SGX
Songea
Tanzania
15,304 km
9,510 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
15,304 km
9,510 mi / 8,264 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SGX YVR
Airport Name Songea Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SGX YVR
ICAO Code HTSO CYVR
City Songea Richmond
Country Tanzania Canada
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,445 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -10.680000, 35.580000 49.190000, -123.180000

Songea (SGX) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,304 kilometers (9,510 miles / 8,264 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:01 in Songea, it's 02:01 in Richmond. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,431 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Songea Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Songea (SGX) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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