PLU
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
10,916 km
6,783 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,916 km
6,783 mi / 5,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PLU YVR
Airport Name Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PLU YVR
ICAO Code SBBH CYVR
City Belo Horizonte Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,589 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -19.850000, -43.950000 49.190000, -123.180000

Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,916 kilometers (6,783 miles / 5,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Brazil with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:10 in Belo Horizonte, it's 12:10 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,575 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Belo Horizonte (PLU) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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