# Distance from Akureyri (AEY) to Richmond (YVR)

> 5,752 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,752 km / 3,574 mi / 3,106 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 307° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 30° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Iceland) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 09:24 in Akureyri, it's 02:24 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 8 ft (YVR is higher than AEY)

## Airports

### [Akureyri Airport (AEY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aey-akureyri-akureyri-airport/1ef266de-9d59-6d78-b032-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akureyri, Iceland
- ICAO: BIAR
- Timezone: Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Coordinates: 65.660000, -18.070000
- Elevation: 6 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://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

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:24 in Akureyri, it's 02:24 in Richmond.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Akureyri Airport (AEY)](https://flightduration.online/airport/aey-akureyri-akureyri-airport/1ef266de-9d59-6d78-b032-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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