GIB
Gibraltar
GI
8,724 km
5,421 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIB YVR
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GIB YVR
ICAO Code LXGB CYVR
City Gibraltar Richmond
Country GI Canada
Timezone Europe/Madrid America/Vancouver
Elevation 15 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 49.190000, -123.180000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 GI with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Gibraltar, it's 14:33 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 Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 47° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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