YHY
Hay River
Canada
1,377 km
855 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
1,377 km
855 mi / 743 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Yellowknife
Heading
203°
south southwest

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YHY YVR
Airport Name Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YHY YVR
ICAO Code CYHY CYVR
City Hay River Richmond
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Yellowknife America/Vancouver
Elevation 541 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 60.840000, -115.780000 49.190000, -123.180000

Hay River (YHY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) in Hay River, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,377 kilometers (855 miles / 743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 05:25 in Hay River, it's 04:25 in Richmond.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Hay River (YHY) follows a heading of 17° (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 Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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