The flight distance from Watson Lake Airport (YQH) in Watson Lake, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,267 kilometers (787 miles / 684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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.

Time zone information: When it's 01:15 in Watson Lake, it's 01:15 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,241 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Watson Lake Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Watson Lake (YQH) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Watson Lake Airport (YQH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.