Distance From Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad to Richmond International Airport

The distance from Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad () to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 2635 miles or 4240 kilometers or 2288 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vancouver Island ( Canada ) to Richmond ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vancouver Island and Richmond takes around 6 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad, Vancouver Island, Canada to Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States is 6 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - RIC

Kilometers		4240 km
Statute Miles		2635 miles
Nautical Miles		2288 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 3 minutes

Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad to Richmond International Airport Flight Route Map - to RIC Flight Path

Location of Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad & Richmond International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vancouver Island to Richmond nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Vancouver Island, Canada and Richmond, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RIC

Time difference between Vancouver Island (Canada) and Richmond (United States) is 2 Hours.
Richmond time is 2 Hours ahead of Vancouver Island.

Location	Local Time
Vancouver Island (Canada)	2026-11-01, 00:05:22 PDT
Richmond (United States)	2026-11-01, 02:05:22 EST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cape Scott Lightstation Helipad ( / ) Vancouver Island, Canada

Destination

Richmond International Airport (RIC / KRIC) Richmond, United States