EGS
Egilsstadir
Iceland
5,911 km
3,673 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,911 km
3,673 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

EGS YVR
Airport Name Egilsstadir Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code EGS YVR
ICAO Code BIEG CYVR
City Egilsstadir Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 76 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 65.280000, -14.400000 49.190000, -123.180000

Egilsstadir (EGS) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) in Egilsstadir, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,911 kilometers (3,673 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Iceland 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 14:03 in Egilsstadir, it's 06:03 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 Egilsstadir (EGS) follows a heading of 30° (north 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 Egilsstadir Airport (EGS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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