# Distance from Svolvær (SVJ) to Richmond (YVR)

> 6,499 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,499 km / 4,038 mi / 3,509 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 329° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Norway) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 04:22 in Svolvær, it's 19:22 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 13 ft (YVR is lower than SVJ)

## Airports

### [Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/svj-svolvaer-svolvaer-helle-airport/1ef266de-c996-6f80-a166-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Svolvær, Norway
- ICAO: ENSH
- Timezone: Europe/Oslo
- Coordinates: 68.240000, 14.670000
- Elevation: 27 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 04:22 in Svolvær, it's 19:22 in Richmond.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/svj-svolvaer-svolvaer-helle-airport/1ef266de-c996-6f80-a166-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)