YQY
Sydney
Canada
4,600 km
2,858 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,600 km
2,858 mi / 2,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Glace_Bay
Heading
298°
west northwest

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YQY YVR
Airport Name Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YQY YVR
ICAO Code CYQY CYVR
City Sydney Richmond
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Glace_Bay America/Vancouver
Elevation 203 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 46.160000, -60.050000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sydney (YQY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,600 kilometers (2,858 miles / 2,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 4-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 05:16 in Sydney, it's 01:16 in Richmond. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Sydney (YQY) follows a heading of 69° (east 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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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