SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
6,760 km
4,200 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,760 km
4,200 mi / 3,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
321°
northwest

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SCS YVR
Airport Name Scatsta Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SCS YVR
ICAO Code EGPM CYVR
City Shetland Islands Richmond
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Vancouver
Elevation 81 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 60.430000, -1.300000 49.190000, -123.180000

Shetland Islands (SCS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,760 kilometers (4,200 miles / 3,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 United Kingdom with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:26 in Shetland Islands, it's 20:26 in Richmond. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Shetland Islands (SCS) follows a heading of 29° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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