SBE
Suabi Airport
Papua New Guinea
10,850 km
6,742 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,850 km
6,742 mi / 5,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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SBE YVR
Airport Name Suabi Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SBE YVR
ICAO Code AYSA CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 465 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.100000, 142.280000 49.190000, -123.180000

Suabi Airport (SBE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suabi Airport (SBE) in Suabi Airport, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,850 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:26 in Suabi Airport, it's 06:26 in Richmond. With a 18-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 Suabi Airport (SBE) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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