Airport Comparison
| YPA | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| IATA Code | YPA | YVR |
| ICAO Code | CYPA | CYVR |
| City | Prince Albert | Richmond |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Timezone | America/Regina | America/Vancouver |
| Elevation | 1,405 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | 53.210000, -105.670000 | 49.190000, -123.180000 |
Prince Albert (YPA) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) in Prince Albert, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 1,295 kilometers (805 miles / 699 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 2-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Prince Albert, it's 04:47 in Richmond.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,391 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport.
The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Prince Albert (YPA) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Prince Albert (Glass Field) Airport (YPA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.