TAF
Tafaraoui Airport
Algeria
9,029 km
5,610 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,029 km
5,610 mi / 4,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TAF YVR
Airport Name Tafaraoui Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TAF YVR
ICAO Code DAOL CYVR
City N/A Richmond
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Vancouver
Elevation 367 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 35.540000, -0.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) in Tafaraoui Airport, Algeria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,029 kilometers (5,610 miles / 4,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Algeria 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 06:19 in Tafaraoui Airport, it's 21:19 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tafaraoui Airport (TAF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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