YNY
Sokcho / Gangneung
South Korea
8,024 km
4,986 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
8,024 km
4,986 mi / 4,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
41°
northeast

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YNY YVR
Airport Name Yangyang International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code YNY YVR
ICAO Code RKNY CYVR
City Sokcho / Gangneung Richmond
Country South Korea Canada
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Vancouver
Elevation 241 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 38.060000, 128.670000 49.190000, -123.180000

Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yangyang International Airport (YNY) in Sokcho / Gangneung, South Korea to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 8,024 kilometers (4,986 miles / 4,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 South Korea with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Sokcho / Gangneung, it's 15:46 in Richmond. With a 17-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 Sokcho / Gangneung (YNY) follows a heading of 308° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Yangyang International Airport (YNY) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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