BGJ
Borgarfjordur eystri
Iceland
5,916 km
3,676 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,916 km
3,676 mi / 3,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
310°
northwest

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BGJ YVR
Airport Name Borgarfjordur eystri Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BGJ YVR
ICAO Code BIBF CYVR
City Borgarfjordur eystri Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 80 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 65.520000, -13.800000 49.190000, -123.180000

Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,916 kilometers (3,676 miles / 3,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Iceland 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 00:08 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 16:08 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) 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 Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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