ALF
Alta
Norway
6,490 km
4,033 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,490 km
4,033 mi / 3,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALF YVR
Airport Name Alta Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ALF YVR
ICAO Code ENAT CYVR
City Alta Richmond
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Vancouver
Elevation 9 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 49.190000, -123.180000

Alta (ALF) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,490 kilometers (4,033 miles / 3,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Norway 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 01:54 in Alta, it's 16:54 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 Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 13° (north 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 Alta Airport (ALF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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