BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
5,781 km
3,592 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,781 km
3,592 mi / 3,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BAI YVR
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BAI YVR
ICAO Code MRBA CYVR
City Punta Arenas Richmond
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,214 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 49.190000, -123.180000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,781 kilometers (3,592 miles / 3,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Costa Rica with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Punta Arenas, it's 01:43 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,200 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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