OLI
Rif
Iceland
5,580 km
3,467 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,580 km
3,467 mi / 3,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

OLI YVR
Airport Name Rif Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code OLI YVR
ICAO Code BIRF CYVR
City Rif Richmond
Country Iceland Canada
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik America/Vancouver
Elevation 18 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 64.910000, -23.820000 49.190000, -123.180000

Rif (OLI) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,580 kilometers (3,467 miles / 3,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Iceland 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 13:02 in Rif, it's 05:02 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 Rif (OLI) follows a heading of 33° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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