UPL
Upala
Costa Rica
5,519 km
3,430 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,519 km
3,430 mi / 2,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

UPL YVR
Airport Name Upala Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code UPL YVR
ICAO Code MRUP CYVR
City Upala Richmond
Country Costa Rica Canada
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Vancouver
Elevation 184 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 10.890000, -85.020000 49.190000, -123.180000

Upala (UPL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Upala Airport (UPL) in Upala, Costa Rica to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,519 kilometers (3,430 miles / 2,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Costa Rica with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:26 in Upala, it's 20:26 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Upala (UPL) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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