YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
3,501 km
2,176 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
3,501 km
2,176 mi / 1,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Toronto
Heading
234°
southwest

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YGZ YVR
Airport Name Grise Fiord Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YGZ YVR
ICAO Code CYGZ CYVR
City Grise Fiord Richmond
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Vancouver
Elevation 146 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 76.430000, -82.910000 49.190000, -123.180000

Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 3,501 kilometers (2,176 miles / 1,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 3-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Grise Fiord, it's 21:33 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) follows a heading of 17° (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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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