HGL
Helgoland
Germany
7,645 km
4,750 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,645 km
4,750 mi / 4,128 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
328°
north northwest

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HGL YVR
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code HGL YVR
ICAO Code EDXH CYVR
City Helgoland Richmond
Country Germany Canada
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Vancouver
Elevation 8 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 49.190000, -123.180000

Helgoland (HGL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,645 kilometers (4,750 miles / 4,128 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Germany 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 02:04 in Helgoland, it's 17:04 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 Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 28° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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