WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
6,681 km
4,151 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,681 km
4,151 mi / 3,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
49°
northeast

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WKJ YVR
Airport Name Wakkanai Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WKJ YVR
ICAO Code RJCW CYVR
City Wakkanai Richmond
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 45.400000, 141.800000 49.190000, -123.180000

Wakkanai (WKJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,681 kilometers (4,151 miles / 3,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Japan 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 16:51 in Wakkanai, it's 23:51 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Wakkanai (WKJ) follows a heading of 306° (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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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