UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
16,098 km
10,003 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,098 km
10,003 mi / 8,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Maputo
Heading
337°
north northwest

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UEL YVR
Airport Name Quelimane Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code UEL YVR
ICAO Code FQQL CYVR
City Quelimane Richmond
Country Mozambique Canada
Timezone Africa/Maputo America/Vancouver
Elevation 36 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -17.860000, 36.870000 49.190000, -123.180000

Quelimane (UEL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,098 kilometers (10,003 miles / 8,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Mozambique 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 16:47 in Quelimane, it's 06:47 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Quelimane (UEL) follows a heading of 34° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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