GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
7,297 km
4,534 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,297 km
4,534 mi / 3,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
45°
northeast

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GAJ YVR
Airport Name Yamagata Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GAJ YVR
ICAO Code RJSC CYVR
City Yamagata Richmond
Country Japan Canada
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Vancouver
Elevation 353 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 38.410000, 140.370000 49.190000, -123.180000

Yamagata (GAJ) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,297 kilometers (4,534 miles / 3,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Yamagata, it's 12:04 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Yamagata (GAJ) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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