UNG
Kiunga
Papua New Guinea
10,925 km
6,789 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,925 km
6,789 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
41°
northeast

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UNG YVR
Airport Name Kiunga Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code UNG YVR
ICAO Code AYKI CYVR
City Kiunga Richmond
Country Papua New Guinea Canada
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby America/Vancouver
Elevation 88 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 141.280000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kiunga (UNG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiunga Airport (UNG) in Kiunga, Papua New Guinea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,925 kilometers (6,789 miles / 5,899 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 04:46 in Kiunga, it's 10:46 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kiunga (UNG) follows a heading of 270° (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 Kiunga Airport (UNG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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