# Distance from Drietabbetje (DRJ) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,112 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,112 km / 5,040 mi / 4,380 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 321° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 104° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Suriname) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: -4h (When it's 11:14 in Drietabbetje, it's 07:14 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 222 ft (YVR is lower than DRJ)

## Airports

### [Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drj-drietabbetje-drietabbetje-airport/1ef266df-b977-64dc-b616-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Drietabbetje, Suriname
- ICAO: SMDA
- Timezone: America/Paramaribo
- Coordinates: 4.120000, -54.670000
- Elevation: 236 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:14 in Drietabbetje, it's 07:14 in Richmond.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Drietabbetje Airport (DRJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/drj-drietabbetje-drietabbetje-airport/1ef266df-b977-64dc-b616-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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