DET
Detroit
United States
3,164 km
1,966 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
3,164 km
1,966 mi / 1,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Detroit
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DET YVR
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code DET YVR
ICAO Code KDET CYVR
City Detroit Richmond
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Detroit America/Vancouver
Elevation 626 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 49.190000, -123.180000

Detroit (DET) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 3,164 kilometers (1,966 miles / 1,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:24 in Detroit, it's 17:24 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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