BES
Brest/Guipavas
France
7,676 km
4,770 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,676 km
4,770 mi / 4,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Paris
Heading
322°
northwest

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BES YVR
Airport Name Brest Bretagne Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code BES YVR
ICAO Code LFRB CYVR
City Brest/Guipavas Richmond
Country France Canada
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Vancouver
Elevation 325 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 48.450000, -4.420000 49.190000, -123.180000

Brest/Guipavas (BES) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) in Brest/Guipavas, France to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,676 kilometers (4,770 miles / 4,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 France with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:01 in Brest/Guipavas, it's 19:01 in Richmond. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Brest/Guipavas (BES) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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