BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
5,845 km
3,632 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,845 km
3,632 mi / 3,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BJD YVR
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BJD YVR
ICAO Code BIBK CYVR
City Bakkafjordur Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 14 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 49.190000, -123.180000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,845 kilometers (3,632 miles / 3,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 22:27 in Bakkafjordur, it's 14:27 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 Bakkafjordur (BJD) 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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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