# Distance from Merida (MRD) to Richmond (YVR)

> 6,593 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,593 km / 4,097 mi / 3,560 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 323° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 115° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Venezuela) → Canada
- **Intercontinental**: South America → North America
- **Time difference**: -3h (When it's 13:17 in Merida, it's 10:17 in Richmond)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,993 ft (YVR is lower than MRD)

## Airports

### [Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mrd-merida-alberto-carnevalli-airport/1ef266df-d220-64b6-ae57-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Merida, Venezuela
- ICAO: SVMD
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Coordinates: 8.580000, -71.160000
- Elevation: 5,007 ft

### [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Richmond, Canada
- ICAO: CYVR
- Timezone: America/Vancouver
- Coordinates: 49.190000, -123.180000
- Elevation: 14 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:17 in Merida, it's 10:17 in Richmond.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Alberto Carnevalli Airport (MRD)](https://flightduration.online/airport/mrd-merida-alberto-carnevalli-airport/1ef266df-d220-64b6-ae57-06bb2780ed98)
- [Vancouver International Airport (YVR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/yvr-richmond-vancouver-international-airport/1ef266de-b350-6578-8529-06bb2780ed98)
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