WHU
Wuhu
China
9,185 km
5,707 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,185 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
35°
northeast

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WHU YVR
Airport Name Wuhu Air Base Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WHU YVR
ICAO Code ZSWU CYVR
City Wuhu Richmond
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 0 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 31.390000, 118.410000 49.190000, -123.180000

Wuhu (WHU) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,185 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:36 in Wuhu, it's 10:36 in Richmond. With a 16-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 Wuhu (WHU) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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