GSE
Gothenburg
Sweden
7,430 km
4,617 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
7,430 km
4,617 mi / 4,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GSE YVR
Airport Name Gothenburg City Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code GSE YVR
ICAO Code ESGP CYVR
City Gothenburg Richmond
Country Sweden Canada
Timezone Europe/Stockholm America/Vancouver
Elevation 59 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 57.770000, 11.870000 49.190000, -123.180000

Gothenburg (GSE) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) in Gothenburg, Sweden to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 7,430 kilometers (4,617 miles / 4,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Sweden 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 21:42 in Gothenburg, it's 12:42 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 Gothenburg (GSE) follows a heading of 24° (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 Gothenburg City Airport (GSE) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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