The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Medicine Hat Airport (YXH) in Medicine Hat, Canada is 902 kilometers (560 miles / 487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Richmond, it's 12:29 in Medicine Hat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,338 feet between the two airports. Medicine Hat Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Medicine Hat (YXH) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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