TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
10,698 km
6,647 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,698 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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TPI YVR
Airport Name Tapini Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code TPI YVR
ICAO Code AYTI CYVR
City Tapini Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,100 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -8.360000, 146.990000 49.190000, -123.180000

Tapini (TPI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,698 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Tapini, it's 08:08 in Richmond. With a 18-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 3,086 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Tapini Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Tapini (TPI) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tapini Airport (TPI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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