ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
6,975 km
4,334 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,975 km
4,334 mi / 3,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/London
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ILY YVR
Airport Name Islay Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code ILY YVR
ICAO Code EGPI CYVR
City Port Ellen Richmond
Country United Kingdom Canada
Timezone Europe/London America/Vancouver
Elevation 56 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 49.190000, -123.180000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,975 kilometers (4,334 miles / 3,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 United Kingdom 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 19:20 in Port Ellen, it's 11:20 in Richmond. With a 8-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 Port Ellen (ILY) follows a heading of 34° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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