The flight distance from Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) in Drayton Valley, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 730 kilometers (453 miles / 394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 a domestic route within Canada. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 1-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 18:22 in Drayton Valley, it's 17:22 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,762 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Drayton Valley Industrial Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Drayton Valley (YDC) follows a heading of 48° (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 Drayton Valley Industrial Airport (YDC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.