The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 801 kilometers (498 miles / 432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 12:33 in Richmond, it's 13:33 in Fort Saint John.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,266 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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