# Distance from Myvatn (MVA) to Richmond (YVR)

> 5,794 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,794 km / 3,600 mi / 3,129 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 00:36 in Myvatn, it's 17:36 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,016 ft (YVR is lower than MVA)

## Airports

### [Reykjahlid Airport (MVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mva-myvatn-reykjahlid-airport/1ef266de-9e34-6b44-bf59-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Myvatn, Iceland
- ICAO: BIRL
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 65.660000, -16.920000
- Elevation: 1,030 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 00:36 in Myvatn, it's 17:36 in Richmond.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Reykjahlid Airport (MVA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mva-myvatn-reykjahlid-airport/1ef266de-9e34-6b44-bf59-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)