CYW
Celaya
Mexico
3,748 km
2,329 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
3,748 km
2,329 mi / 2,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CYW YVR
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code CYW YVR
ICAO Code MMCY CYVR
City Celaya Richmond
Country Mexico Canada
Timezone America/Mexico_City America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,709 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 49.190000, -123.180000

Celaya (CYW) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 3,748 kilometers (2,329 miles / 2,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Celaya, it's 07:12 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,695 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 140° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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