Calgary to Richmond flights
Richmond lies 678 km (421 mi) west of Calgary, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Calgary | Richmond | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.3 million | 209,937 |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YYC, 9 km out | YVR, 4 km out |
Clocks in Richmond are 1 h behind Calgary right now, so a 1 h 37 min journey lands only 37 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Calgary
Calgary is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 14,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Richmond
Richmond is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 62 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 54 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 55 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 59 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 4 km (2 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 62 km (39 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 54 km (34 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 55 km (34 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 59 km (37 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Richmond from Calgary?
678 km (421 mi) in a straight line, west of Calgary.
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Richmond by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Calgary and Richmond?
Richmond is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against America/Edmonton).
Which airports are used for Calgary to Richmond flights?
Typically Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Richmond also has YYJ, ESD, YCD, YXX, BLI.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.