CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
7,465 km
4,638 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,465 km
4,638 mi / 4,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CWL YVR
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CWL YVR
ICAO Code EGFF CYVR
City Cardiff Richmond
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Vancouver
Elevation 220 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 49.190000, -123.180000

Cardiff (CWL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,465 kilometers (4,638 miles / 4,031 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 United Kingdom 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 08:10 in Cardiff, it's 00:10 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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