ALC
Alicante
Spain
8,775 km
5,452 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,775 km
5,452 mi / 4,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALC YVR
Airport Name Alicante International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ALC YVR
ICAO Code LEAL CYVR
City Alicante Richmond
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Vancouver
Elevation 142 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 38.280000, -0.560000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alicante (ALC) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alicante International Airport (ALC) in Alicante, Spain to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,775 kilometers (5,452 miles / 4,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Alicante, it's 18:40 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.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Alicante (ALC) follows a heading of 42° (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 Alicante International Airport (ALC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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