Airport Comparison
| NML | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| IATA Code | NML | YVR |
| ICAO Code | CER4 | CYVR |
| City | Fort McMurray | Richmond |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 1,046 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 57.060000, -111.570000 | 49.190000, -123.180000 |
Fort McMurray (NML) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,166 kilometers (724 miles / 629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 16:03 in Fort McMurray, it's 15:03 in Richmond.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,032 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport.
The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Fort McMurray (NML) follows a heading of 37° (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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.