# Distance from Richmond (YVR) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB)

> 3,407 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,407 km / 2,117 mi / 1,840 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 47° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 270° (west)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: Domestic (Canada)
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 02:01 in Richmond, it's 05:01 in Kangiqsujuaq)
- **Elevation difference**: 487 ft (YWB is higher than YVR)

## Airports

### [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

### [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kangiqsujuaq, Canada
- ICAO: CYKG
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 61.590000, -71.930000
- Elevation: 501 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:01 in Richmond, it's 05:01 in Kangiqsujuaq.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ywb-kangiqsujuaq-kangiqsujuaq-wakeham-bay-airport/1ef266de-b0ab-6f70-ad76-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)