# Distance from Narsarsuaq (UAK) to Richmond (YVR)

> 4,795 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,795 km / 2,979 mi / 2,589 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 44° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Greenland) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -6h (When it's 20:33 in Narsarsuaq, it's 14:33 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 98 ft (YVR is lower than UAK)

## Airports

### [Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uak-narsarsuaq-narsarsuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d0a-6930-8ef4-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Narsarsuaq, Greenland
- ICAO: BGBW
- Timezone: America/Nuuk
- Coordinates: 61.160000, -45.430000
- 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 20:33 in Narsarsuaq, it's 14:33 in Richmond.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/uak-narsarsuaq-narsarsuaq-airport/1ef266de-9d0a-6930-8ef4-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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