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 16:23 in Fort McMurray, it's 15:23 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.