TKN
Tokunoshima
Japan
8,884 km
5,520 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,884 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
39°
northeast

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TKN YVR
Airport Name Tokunoshima Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TKN YVR
ICAO Code RJKN CYVR
City Tokunoshima Richmond
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 17 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.840000, 128.880000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tokunoshima (TKN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) in Tokunoshima, Japan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,884 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Japan 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 01:38 in Tokunoshima, it's 08:38 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 Tokunoshima (TKN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Tokunoshima Airport (TKN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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