# Distance from Minsk (MSQ) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,241 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,241 km / 5,121 mi / 4,450 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 341° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Belarus) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 10:15 in Minsk, it's 00:15 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 656 ft (YVR is lower than MSQ)

## Airports

### [Minsk International Airport (MSQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msq-minsk-minsk-international-airport/1ef266df-e887-6312-9696-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Minsk, Belarus
- ICAO: UMMS
- Timezone: Europe/Minsk
- Coordinates: 53.880000, 28.030000
- Elevation: 670 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 10:15 in Minsk, it's 00:15 in Richmond.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Minsk International Airport (MSQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msq-minsk-minsk-international-airport/1ef266df-e887-6312-9696-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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