XGN
Xangongo
Angola
14,810 km
9,202 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
14,810 km
9,202 mi / 7,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Luanda
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

XGN YVR
Airport Name Xangongo Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code XGN YVR
ICAO Code FNXA CYVR
City Xangongo Richmond
Country Angola Canada
Timezone Africa/Luanda America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,635 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -16.760000, 14.970000 49.190000, -123.180000

Xangongo (XGN) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 14,810 kilometers (9,202 miles / 7,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Angola 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 23:50 in Xangongo, it's 14:50 in Richmond. With a 9-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 3,621 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Xangongo Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Xangongo (XGN) follows a heading of 61° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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