YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
3,519 km
2,186 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
3,519 km
2,186 mi / 1,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Toronto
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

YKG YVR
Airport Name Kangirsuk Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YKG YVR
ICAO Code CYAS CYVR
City Kangirsuk Richmond
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Toronto America/Vancouver
Elevation 403 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 60.030000, -70.000000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kangirsuk (YKG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 3,519 kilometers (2,186 miles / 1,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 15:57 in Kangirsuk, it's 12:57 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 Kangirsuk (YKG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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