Flights to Richmond
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,500 ft, YVR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 14 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Richmond
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Calgary | Canada | 678 km (421 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Richmond to Edmonton | Canada | 828 km (515 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Richmond to San Jose | United States | 1,319 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Richmond to San Francisco | United States | 1,268 km (788 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Richmond to Seattle | United States | 184 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| Richmond to Portland | United States | 407 km (253 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Richmond to Fresno | United States | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Richmond to Sacramento | United States | 1,185 km (736 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Richmond to Oakland | United States | 1,266 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Richmond to Stockton | United States | 1,255 km (780 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Richmond to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,204 km (748 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Richmond to Reno | United States | 1,104 km (686 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Richmond to Tri-Cities | United States | 439 km (273 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Richmond to Boise | United States | 814 km (506 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Richmond to Fremont | United States | 1,296 km (805 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Richmond to Spokane | United States | 453 km (282 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Richmond to Regina | Canada | 1,333 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Richmond to Tacoma | United States | 219 km (136 mi) | about 1 h 2 min |
| Richmond to Salt Lake City | United States | 1,285 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Richmond to Modesto | United States | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Richmond to Vancouver | United States | 394 km (245 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Richmond to Santa Rosa | United States | 1,194 km (742 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Richmond to Beijing | China | 8,521 km (5,295 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Richmond to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,621 km (5,978 mi) | about 13 h 5 min |
| Richmond to Tianjin | China | 8,552 km (5,314 mi) | about 11 h 43 min |
| Richmond to Moscow | Russia | 8,212 km (5,103 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
| Richmond to Seoul | South Korea | 8,166 km (5,074 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Richmond to Harbin | China | 7,494 km (4,657 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Richmond to Tokyo | Japan | 7,558 km (4,696 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Richmond to Weifang | China | 8,672 km (5,388 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Richmond?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the closest large airport at 4 km (2 mi). The others, YYJ, ESD, YCD, YXX, BLI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YVR from Richmond city centre?
4 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Richmond on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.