The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 749 kilometers (466 miles / 405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 07:11 in Richmond, it's 08:11 in Whitecourt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,553 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits higher than Vancouver International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Richmond (YVR) follows a heading of 226° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.