The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 1,570 kilometers (976 miles / 848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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.

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 15:27 in Richmond, it's 16:27 in Yellowknife.

The return flight from Yellowknife (YZF) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 204° (south southwest). 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.