The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) in Fort Nelson, Canada is 1,074 kilometers (667 miles / 580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 17:52 in Richmond, it's 18:52 in Fort Nelson.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,239 feet between the two airports. Fort Nelson Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 182° (south). 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 Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.