PLP
La Palma
Panama
6,163 km
3,829 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,163 km
3,829 mi / 3,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Panama
Heading
326°
northwest

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PLP YVR
Airport Name Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code PLP YVR
ICAO Code MPLP CYVR
City La Palma Richmond
Country Panama Canada
Timezone America/Panama America/Vancouver
Elevation 30 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 8.410000, -78.140000 49.190000, -123.180000

La Palma (PLP) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) in La Palma, Panama to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,163 kilometers (3,829 miles / 3,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Panama with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:12 in La Palma, it's 03:12 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to La Palma (PLP) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Captain Ramon Xatruch Airport (PLP) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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