# Distance from Port Ellen (ILY) to Richmond (YVR)

> 6,975 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,975 km / 4,334 mi / 3,766 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 34° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 04:58 in Port Ellen, it's 20:58 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 42 ft (YVR is lower than ILY)

## Airports

### [Islay Airport (ILY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ily-port-ellen-islay-airport/1ef266de-c51f-693e-97af-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Port Ellen, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGPI
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 55.680000, -6.260000
- Elevation: 56 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 04:58 in Port Ellen, it's 20:58 in Richmond.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Islay Airport (ILY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ily-port-ellen-islay-airport/1ef266de-c51f-693e-97af-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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