THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
5,813 km
3,612 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,813 km
3,612 mi / 3,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

THO YVR
Airport Name Thorshofn Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code THO YVR
ICAO Code BITN CYVR
City Thorshofn Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 65 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 66.220000, -15.340000 49.190000, -123.180000

Thorshofn (THO) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,813 kilometers (3,612 miles / 3,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Iceland 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 00:24 in Thorshofn, it's 16:24 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 Thorshofn (THO) 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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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