# Distance from Nanaimo (YCD) to Richmond (YVR)

> 53 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 53 km / 33 mi / 28 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 73° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 253° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Canada)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 03:46 in Nanaimo, it's 03:46 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 79 ft (YVR is lower than YCD)

## Airports

### [Nanaimo Airport (YCD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ycd-nanaimo-nanaimo-airport/1ef266de-aeeb-6992-bb48-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Nanaimo, Canada
- ICAO: CYCD
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.050000, -123.870000
- Elevation: 93 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

- [Nanaimo Airport (YCD)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ycd-nanaimo-nanaimo-airport/1ef266de-aeeb-6992-bb48-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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