GRI
Grand Island
United States
2,143 km
1,332 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
2,143 km
1,332 mi / 1,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Chicago
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRI YVR
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GRI YVR
ICAO Code KGRI CYVR
City Grand Island Richmond
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Chicago America/Vancouver
Elevation 1,847 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 49.190000, -123.180000

Grand Island (GRI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 2,143 kilometers (1,332 miles / 1,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:30 in Grand Island, it's 11:30 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,833 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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