SZV
Suzhou
China
9,086 km
5,646 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,086 km
5,646 mi / 4,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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SZV YVR
Airport Name Guangfu Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SZV YVR
ICAO Code ZSSZ CYVR
City Suzhou Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 31.260000, 120.400000 49.190000, -123.180000

Suzhou (SZV) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,086 kilometers (5,646 miles / 4,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 China 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 08:15 in Suzhou, it's 16:15 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 Suzhou (SZV) 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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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