YVR
Richmond
Canada
686 km
426 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
686 km
426 mi / 370 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Vancouver
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

YVR YYC
Airport Name Vancouver International Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code YVR YYC
ICAO Code CYVR CYYC
City Richmond Calgary
Country Canada Canada
Timezone America/Vancouver America/Edmonton
Elevation 14 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 49.190000, -123.180000 51.110000, -114.020000

Richmond (YVR) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 686 kilometers (426 miles / 370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 23:07 in Richmond, it's 00:07 in Calgary.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,543 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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