Airport Comparison
Dawson Creek (YDQ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) in Dawson Creek, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 756 kilometers (470 miles / 408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 197°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
This is a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 01:46 in Dawson Creek, it's 00:46 in Richmond.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,134 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Dawson Creek Airport.
The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Dawson Creek (YDQ) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Dawson Creek Airport (YDQ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.