NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
1,166 km
724 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
1,166 km
724 mi / 629 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Edmonton
Heading
226°
southwest

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.

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