Airport Comparison
Meadow Lake (YLJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,148 kilometers (713 miles / 620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 01:40 in Meadow Lake, it's 23:40 in Richmond.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,562 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Meadow Lake Airport.
The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.