WCA
Castro
Chile
11,275 km
7,006 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,275 km
7,006 mi / 6,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Santiago
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

WCA YVR
Airport Name Gamboa Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WCA YVR
ICAO Code SCST CYVR
City Castro Richmond
Country Chile Canada
Timezone America/Santiago America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -42.490000, -73.770000 49.190000, -123.180000

Castro (WCA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,275 kilometers (7,006 miles / 6,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:56 in Castro, it's 04:56 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Castro (WCA) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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