SWY
Sitiawan
Malaysia
12,728 km
7,909 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,728 km
7,909 mi / 6,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SWY YVR
Airport Name Sitiawan Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SWY YVR
ICAO Code WMBA CYVR
City Sitiawan Richmond
Country Malaysia Canada
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Vancouver
Elevation 25 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 4.220000, 100.700000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sitiawan (SWY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitiawan Airport (SWY) in Sitiawan, Malaysia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,728 kilometers (7,909 miles / 6,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Malaysia 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 16:04 in Sitiawan, it's 00:04 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Sitiawan (SWY) follows a heading of 311° (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 Sitiawan Airport (SWY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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