LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
7,722 km
4,798 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,722 km
4,798 mi / 4,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
327°
north northwest

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LEY YVR
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LEY YVR
ICAO Code EHLE CYVR
City Lelystad Richmond
Country Netherlands Canada
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Vancouver
Elevation -13 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 49.190000, -123.180000

Lelystad (LEY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,722 kilometers (4,798 miles / 4,169 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 23:07 in Lelystad, it's 14:07 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 Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 31° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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