VEL
Vernal
United States
1,448 km
900 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
1,448 km
900 mi / 782 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Denver
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

VEL YVR
Airport Name Vernal Regional Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code VEL YVR
ICAO Code KVEL CYVR
City Vernal Richmond
Country United States Canada
Timezone America/Denver America/Vancouver
Elevation 5,274 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.440000, -109.510000 49.190000, -123.180000

Vernal (VEL) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) in Vernal, United States to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,448 kilometers (900 miles / 782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting United States with Canada. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:45 in Vernal, it's 05:45 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,260 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Vernal Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Vernal (VEL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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