Airport Comparison
Fort Simpson (YFS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,403 kilometers (872 miles / 758 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 186°.
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 19:20 in Fort Simpson, it's 18:20 in Richmond.
The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Fort Simpson (YFS) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.