PIF
Pingtung
Taiwan
9,851 km
6,121 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,851 km
6,121 mi / 5,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Taipei
Heading
36°
northeast

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PIF YVR
Airport Name Pingtung North Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PIF YVR
ICAO Code RCSQ CYVR
City Pingtung Richmond
Country Taiwan Canada
Timezone Asia/Taipei America/Vancouver
Elevation 97 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 22.700000, 120.480000 49.190000, -123.180000

Pingtung (PIF) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pingtung North Airport (PIF) in Pingtung, Taiwan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,851 kilometers (6,121 miles / 5,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:05 in Pingtung, it's 07:05 in Richmond. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Pingtung (PIF) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pingtung North Airport (PIF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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