The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada is 1,484 kilometers (922 miles / 801 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 01:29 in Richmond, it's 02:29 in Whitehorse.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,303 feet between the two airports. Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Whitehorse (YXY) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). 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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.