Vancouver to Singapore
16h 20m The flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 12,813 km (7,962 miles) and takes approximately 16h 20m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 306°, passing near 46.8° N, 144.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 23h 18m | 23h 43m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 16h 26m | 16h 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 14h 14m | 14h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 15h 04m | 15h 30m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| YVR | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Vancouver | Singapore |
| Country | Canada | Singapore |
| ICAO | CYVR | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 49.1939, -123.184 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 16h 20m. The great-circle distance is 12,813 km (7,962 miles, 6,918 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 306°.
How far is Vancouver from Singapore?
12,813 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,962 miles or 6,918 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between YVR and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 12,813 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 16h 20m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Vancouver
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.