AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
4,777 km
2,969 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
4,777 km
2,969 mi / 2,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Guatemala
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AAZ YVR
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code AAZ YVR
ICAO Code MGQZ CYVR
City Quezaltenango Richmond
Country Guatemala Canada
Timezone America/Guatemala America/Vancouver
Elevation 7,779 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 49.190000, -123.180000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 4,777 kilometers (2,969 miles / 2,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 an international route connecting Guatemala with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:35 in Quezaltenango, it's 09:35 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,765 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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