WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
16,835 km
10,461 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
16,835 km
10,461 mi / 9,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WAK YVR
Airport Name Ankazoabo Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WAK YVR
ICAO Code FMSZ CYVR
City Ankazoabo Richmond
Country Madagascar Canada
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,411 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -22.300000, 44.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Ankazoabo (WAK) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 16,835 kilometers (10,461 miles / 9,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Madagascar 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 00:04 in Ankazoabo, it's 13:04 in Richmond. With a 11-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 1,397 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Ankazoabo Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Ankazoabo (WAK) follows a heading of 24° (north 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 Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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