GMP
Seoul
South Korea
8,173 km
5,079 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,173 km
5,079 mi / 4,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GMP YVR
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GMP YVR
ICAO Code RKSS CYVR
City Seoul Richmond
Country South Korea Canada
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Vancouver
Elevation 58 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 49.190000, -123.180000

Seoul (GMP) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,173 kilometers (5,079 miles / 4,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 South Korea 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 06:15 in Seoul, it's 13:15 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 Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 309° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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