# Distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Richmond (YVR)

> 287 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 287 km / 178 mi / 155 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 254° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 71° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (Canada)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 01:06 in Kelowna, it's 01:06 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,395 ft (YVR is lower than YLW)

## Airports

### [Kelowna Airport (YLW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ylw-kelowna-kelowna-airport/1ef266de-b104-68aa-94a9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kelowna, Canada
- ICAO: CYLW
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.960000, -119.380000
- Elevation: 1,409 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Kelowna Airport (YLW)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ylw-kelowna-kelowna-airport/1ef266de-b104-68aa-94a9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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