LPA
Gran Canaria Island
Spain
8,867 km
5,510 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,867 km
5,510 mi / 4,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
321°
northwest

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LPA YVR
Airport Name Gran Canaria Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code LPA YVR
ICAO Code GCLP CYVR
City Gran Canaria Island Richmond
Country Spain Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Canary America/Vancouver
Elevation 78 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.930000, -15.390000 49.190000, -123.180000

Gran Canaria Island (LPA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) in Gran Canaria Island, Spain to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,867 kilometers (5,510 miles / 4,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Spain 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 05:09 in Gran Canaria Island, it's 21:09 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 Gran Canaria Island (LPA) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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