SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
6,807 km
4,229 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
6,807 km
4,229 mi / 3,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
338°
north northwest

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SOT YVR
Airport Name Sodankyla Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code SOT YVR
ICAO Code EFSO CYVR
City Sodankyla Richmond
Country Finland Canada
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Vancouver
Elevation 602 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 67.390000, 26.620000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sodankyla (SOT) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 6,807 kilometers (4,229 miles / 3,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Finland 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 15:45 in Sodankyla, it's 05:45 in Richmond. With a 10-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 Sodankyla (SOT) follows a heading of 13° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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