# Distance from Alava (VIT) to Richmond (YVR)

> 8,251 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,251 km / 5,127 mi / 4,455 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 324° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 41° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Spain) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -9h (When it's 18:34 in Alava, it's 09:34 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,668 ft (YVR is lower than VIT)

## Airports

### [Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vit-alava-vitoriaforonda-airport/1ef266df-461e-6dfa-b7dc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alava, Spain
- ICAO: LEVT
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Coordinates: 42.880000, -2.720000
- Elevation: 1,682 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 18:34 in Alava, it's 09:34 in Richmond.
With a 9-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vit-alava-vitoriaforonda-airport/1ef266df-461e-6dfa-b7dc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)