# Distance from Waterville (WVL) to Richmond (YVR)

> 4,015 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,015 km / 2,495 mi / 2,168 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 77° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Canada
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 07:55 in Waterville, it's 04:55 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 319 ft (YVR is lower than WVL)

## Airports

### [Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wvl-waterville-waterville-robert-lafleur-airport/1ef266df-4022-6cee-abe6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Waterville, United States
- ICAO: KWVL
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Coordinates: 44.530000, -69.680000
- Elevation: 333 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 07:55 in Waterville, it's 04:55 in Richmond.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Waterville Robert Lafleur Airport (WVL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/wvl-waterville-waterville-robert-lafleur-airport/1ef266df-4022-6cee-abe6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)