The flight distance from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 727 kilometers (452 miles / 393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 13:17 in Grande Prairie, it's 12:17 in Richmond.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,181 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Grande Prairie Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Grande Prairie (YQU) follows a heading of 22° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.