# Distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Richmond (YVR)

> 1,710 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,710 km / 1,062 mi / 923 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 348° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 165° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:18 in Van Nuys, it's 08:18 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 788 ft (YVR is lower than VNY)

## Airports

### [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Van Nuys, United States
- ICAO: KVNY
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 34.210000, -118.490000
- Elevation: 802 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 medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

## Related

- [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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