# Distance from Riesa (IES) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,107 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,107 km / 5,037 mi / 4,377 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 27° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 14:25 in Riesa, it's 05:25 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 308 ft (YVR is lower than IES)

## Airports

### [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riesa, Germany
- ICAO: EDAU
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.290000, 13.360000
- Elevation: 322 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 14:25 in Riesa, it's 05:25 in Richmond.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)