# Distance from Alert Bay (YAL) to Richmond (YVR)

> 309 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 309 km / 192 mi / 167 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 119° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 301° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Canada)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 18:00 in Alert Bay, it's 18:00 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 226 ft (YVR is lower than YAL)

## Airports

### [Alert Bay Airport (YAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yal-alert-bay-alert-bay-airport/1ef266de-ae71-60f2-877d-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Alert Bay, Canada
- ICAO: CYAL
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 50.580000, -126.920000
- Elevation: 240 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 short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Alert Bay Airport (YAL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yal-alert-bay-alert-bay-airport/1ef266de-ae71-60f2-877d-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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