YVR
Richmond
Canada
11,164 km
6,937 miles
ZAM
Zamboanga City
Philippines
Distance
11,164 km
6,937 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Vancouver
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

YVR ZAM
Airport Name Vancouver International Airport Zamboanga International Airport
IATA Code YVR ZAM
ICAO Code CYVR RPMZ
City Richmond Zamboanga City
Country Canada Philippines
Timezone America/Vancouver Asia/Manila
Elevation 14 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, -123.180000 6.920000, 122.060000

Richmond (YVR) to Zamboanga City (ZAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) in Zamboanga City, Philippines is 11,164 kilometers (6,937 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:30 in Richmond, it's 02:30 in Zamboanga City. 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 Zamboanga City (ZAM) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 37° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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