# Distance from Rishiri (RIS) to Richmond (YVR)

> 6,728 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,728 km / 4,181 mi / 3,633 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 48° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 306° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -16h (When it's 01:20 in Rishiri, it's 09:20 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 98 ft (YVR is lower than RIS)

## Airports

### [Rishiri Airport (RIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ris-rishiri-rishiri-airport/1ef266df-8bb7-6538-8e8a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rishiri, Japan
- ICAO: RJER
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 45.240000, 141.190000
- Elevation: 112 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 01:20 in Rishiri, it's 09:20 in Richmond.
With a 16-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Rishiri Airport (RIS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ris-rishiri-rishiri-airport/1ef266df-8bb7-6538-8e8a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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