GPA
Patras
Greece
9,698 km
6,026 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
9,698 km
6,026 mi / 5,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Athens
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GPA YVR
Airport Name Araxos Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GPA YVR
ICAO Code LGRX CYVR
City Patras Richmond
Country Greece Canada
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Vancouver
Elevation 46 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 49.190000, -123.180000

Patras (GPA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 9,698 kilometers (6,026 miles / 5,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece 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 07:46 in Patras, it's 21:46 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 27° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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