JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
4,319 km
2,684 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,319 km
2,684 mi / 2,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

JAV YVR
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code JAV YVR
ICAO Code BGJN CYVR
City Ilulissat Richmond
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Vancouver
Elevation 95 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 49.190000, -123.180000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,319 kilometers (2,684 miles / 2,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 22:53 in Ilulissat, it's 16:53 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 Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 33° (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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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