TKO
Tlokoeng
Lesotho
16,775 km
10,424 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,775 km
10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maseru
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

TKO YVR
Airport Name Tlokoeng Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TKO YVR
ICAO Code FXTK CYVR
City Tlokoeng Richmond
Country Lesotho Canada
Timezone Africa/Maseru America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,000 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -29.230000, 28.880000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tlokoeng (TKO) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) in Tlokoeng, Lesotho to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,775 kilometers (10,424 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Lesotho 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 13:57 in Tlokoeng, it's 03:57 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 6,986 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Tlokoeng Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Tlokoeng (TKO) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Tlokoeng Airport (TKO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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