Airport Comparison
Richmond (YVR) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 886 kilometers (551 miles / 478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.
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 00:10 in Richmond, it's 01:10 in Slave Lake.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,898 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.
The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 224° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.