VAW
Vardø
Norway
6,560 km
4,076 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,560 km
4,076 mi / 3,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
341°
north northwest

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VAW YVR
Airport Name Vardø Airport Svartnes Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code VAW YVR
ICAO Code ENSS CYVR
City Vardø Richmond
Country Norway Canada
Timezone Europe/Oslo America/Vancouver
Elevation 42 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 70.360000, 31.040000 49.190000, -123.180000

Vardø (VAW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,560 kilometers (4,076 miles / 3,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Norway 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 05:50 in Vardø, it's 20:50 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Vardø (VAW) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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