BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
7,878 km
4,895 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,878 km
4,895 mi / 4,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BFE YVR
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BFE YVR
ICAO Code EDLI CYVR
City Bielefeld Richmond
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Vancouver
Elevation 433 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,878 kilometers (4,895 miles / 4,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Germany 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 08:13 in Bielefeld, it's 23:13 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 Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 29° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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