SGG
Sermiligaaq
Greenland
5,015 km
3,116 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
5,015 km
3,116 mi / 2,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Nuuk
Heading
293°
west northwest

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SGG YVR
Airport Name Sermiligaaq Heliport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SGG YVR
ICAO Code BGSG CYVR
City Sermiligaaq Richmond
Country Greenland Canada
Timezone America/Nuuk America/Vancouver
Elevation 33 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 65.910000, -36.380000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sermiligaaq (SGG) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) in Sermiligaaq, Greenland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 5,015 kilometers (3,116 miles / 2,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Greenland with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Sermiligaaq, it's 06:34 in Richmond. With a 6-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 Sermiligaaq (SGG) follows a heading of 35° (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 Sermiligaaq Heliport (SGG) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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