YSJ
Saint John
Canada
4,241 km
2,635 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,241 km
2,635 mi / 2,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Halifax
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

YSJ YVR
Airport Name Saint John Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YSJ YVR
ICAO Code CYSJ CYVR
City Saint John Richmond
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Halifax America/Vancouver
Elevation 357 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 45.320000, -65.890000 49.190000, -123.180000

Saint John (YSJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Saint John Airport (YSJ) in Saint John, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,241 kilometers (2,635 miles / 2,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 06:27 in Saint John, it's 02:27 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 Saint John (YSJ) follows a heading of 73° (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 Saint John Airport (YSJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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