GOH
Nuuk
Greenland
4,392 km
2,729 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,392 km
2,729 mi / 2,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GOH YVR
Airport Name Godthaab / Nuuk Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GOH YVR
ICAO Code BGGH CYVR
City Nuuk Richmond
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Vancouver
Elevation 283 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 64.190000, -51.680000 49.190000, -123.180000

Nuuk (GOH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) in Nuuk, Greenland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,392 kilometers (2,729 miles / 2,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:59 in Nuuk, it's 22:59 in Richmond. With a 6-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 Nuuk (GOH) follows a heading of 40° (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 Godthaab / Nuuk Airport (GOH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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