WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
10,839 km
6,735 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
10,839 km
6,735 mi / 5,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

WYE YVR
Airport Name Yengema Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code WYE YVR
ICAO Code GFYE CYVR
City Yengema Richmond
Country Sierra Leone Canada
Timezone Africa/Freetown America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,300 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.610000, -11.050000 49.190000, -123.180000

Yengema (WYE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 10,839 kilometers (6,735 miles / 5,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 16:28 in Yengema, it's 08:28 in Richmond. With a 8-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 1,286 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Yengema Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Yengema (WYE) follows a heading of 67° (east 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 Yengema Airport (WYE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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