RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
6,215 km
3,862 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,215 km
3,862 mi / 3,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Bogota
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RCH YVR
Airport Name Almirante Padilla Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code RCH YVR
ICAO Code SKRH CYVR
City Riohacha Richmond
Country Colombia Canada
Timezone America/Bogota America/Vancouver
Elevation 43 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 11.530000, -72.930000 49.190000, -123.180000

Riohacha (RCH) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,215 kilometers (3,862 miles / 3,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Colombia with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:06 in Riohacha, it's 14:06 in Richmond. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Riohacha (RCH) follows a heading of 115° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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