# Distance from Santa Clara (SAL) to Richmond (YVR)

> 5,048 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,048 km / 3,137 mi / 2,726 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 130° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (El Salvador) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 21:34 in Santa Clara, it's 20:34 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 87 ft (YVR is lower than SAL)

## Airports

### [El Salvador International Airport (SAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sal-santa-clara-el-salvador-international-airport/1ef266df-6833-66ac-b232-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Santa Clara, El Salvador
- ICAO: MSLP
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador
- Coordinates: 13.440000, -89.060000
- Elevation: 101 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 21:34 in Santa Clara, it's 20:34 in Richmond.

## Related

- [El Salvador International Airport (SAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sal-santa-clara-el-salvador-international-airport/1ef266df-6833-66ac-b232-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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