The flight distance from Sua Pan Airport (SXN) in Sua Pan Airport, Botswana to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 15,830 kilometers (9,836 miles / 8,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Botswana 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 03:18 in Sua Pan Airport, it's 17:18 in Richmond. With a 10-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 2,971 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Sua Pan Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Sua Pan Airport (SXN) follows a heading of 52° (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 Sua Pan Airport (SXN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.