RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
12,570 km
7,811 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
12,570 km
7,811 mi / 6,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RGA YVR
Airport Name Hermes Quijada International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RGA YVR
ICAO Code SAWE CYVR
City Rio Grande Richmond
Country Argentina Canada
Timezone America/Argentina/Ushuaia America/Vancouver
Elevation 65 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -53.780000, -67.750000 49.190000, -123.180000

Rio Grande (RGA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 12,570 kilometers (7,811 miles / 6,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Argentina with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:28 in Rio Grande, it's 21:28 in Richmond. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Rio Grande (RGA) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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