POA
Porto Alegre
Brazil
11,313 km
7,030 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,313 km
7,030 mi / 6,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

POA YVR
Airport Name Salgado Filho Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code POA YVR
ICAO Code SBPA CYVR
City Porto Alegre Richmond
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 11 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -29.990000, -51.170000 49.190000, -123.180000

Porto Alegre (POA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salgado Filho Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,313 kilometers (7,030 miles / 6,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 09:27 in Porto Alegre, it's 04:27 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Porto Alegre (POA) follows a heading of 123° (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 Salgado Filho Airport (POA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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