GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
7,698 km
4,784 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,698 km
4,784 mi / 4,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRQ YVR
Airport Name Eelde Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GRQ YVR
ICAO Code EHGG CYVR
City Groningen Richmond
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Vancouver
Elevation 17 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 49.190000, -123.180000

Groningen (GRQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,698 kilometers (4,784 miles / 4,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Netherlands 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 00:09 in Groningen, it's 15:09 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 30° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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