# Distance from Norilsk (NSK) to Richmond (YVR)

> 6,604 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,604 km / 4,104 mi / 3,566 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 23° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 348° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -14h (When it's 18:43 in Norilsk, it's 04:43 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 560 ft (YVR is lower than NSK)

## Airports

### [Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsk-norilsk-norilsk-alykel-airport/1ef266df-e94f-62cc-9b2e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Norilsk, Russia
- ICAO: UOOO
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Coordinates: 69.310000, 87.330000
- Elevation: 574 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 18:43 in Norilsk, it's 04:43 in Richmond.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nsk-norilsk-norilsk-alykel-airport/1ef266df-e94f-62cc-9b2e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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