# Distance from Nalchik (NAL) to Richmond (YVR)

> 9,628 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,628 km / 5,982 mi / 5,199 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 10° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -10h (When it's 20:08 in Nalchik, it's 10:08 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,447 ft (YVR is lower than NAL)

## Airports

### [Nalchik Airport (NAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nal-nalchik-nalchik-airport/1ef266df-e990-6e3e-9315-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nalchik, Russia
- ICAO: URMN
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Coordinates: 43.510000, 43.640000
- Elevation: 1,461 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 an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 20:08 in Nalchik, it's 10:08 in Richmond.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Nalchik Airport (NAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nal-nalchik-nalchik-airport/1ef266df-e990-6e3e-9315-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)