BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
6,592 km
4,096 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,592 km
4,096 mi / 3,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
324°
northwest

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BGA YVR
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BGA YVR
ICAO Code SKBG CYVR
City Bucaramanga Richmond
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/Vancouver
Elevation 3,897 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,592 kilometers (4,096 miles / 3,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:37 in Bucaramanga, it's 23:37 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,883 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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