SWU
Suwon Airport
South Korea
8,188 km
5,088 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,188 km
5,088 mi / 4,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

SWU YVR
Airport Name Suwon Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SWU YVR
ICAO Code RKSW CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country South Korea Canada
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Vancouver
Elevation 88 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 37.240000, 127.010000 49.190000, -123.180000

Suwon Airport (SWU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suwon Airport (SWU) in Suwon Airport, South Korea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,188 kilometers (5,088 miles / 4,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Korea 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 02:10 in Suwon Airport, it's 09:10 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Suwon Airport (SWU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Suwon Airport (SWU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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