# Distance from Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,437 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,437 km / 5,242 mi / 4,555 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 19° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 342° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Russia) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -14h (When it's 02:57 in Gorno-Altaysk, it's 12:57 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 951 ft (YVR is lower than RGK)

## Airports

### [Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rgk-gorno-altaysk-gorno-altaysk-airport/1ef266df-e8a7-607c-a172-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gorno-Altaysk, Russia
- ICAO: UNBG
- Timezone: Asia/Krasnoyarsk
- Coordinates: 51.970000, 85.830000
- Elevation: 965 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 02:57 in Gorno-Altaysk, it's 12:57 in Richmond.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rgk-gorno-altaysk-gorno-altaysk-airport/1ef266df-e8a7-607c-a172-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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