Distance From Rishiri Airport to Vancouver International Airport, RIS - YVR Distance

The distance from Rishiri Airport (RIS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 4181 miles or 6728 kilometers or 3631 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 Rishiri ( Japan ) to Vancouver ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rishiri and Vancouver takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rishiri Airport, Rishiri, Japan to Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, Canada is 9 hours 36 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 • RIS - YVR

Kilometers		6728 km
Statute Miles		4181 miles
Nautical Miles		3631 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Rishiri Airport to Vancouver International Airport Flight Route Map - RIS to YVR Flight Path

Location of Rishiri Airport & Vancouver International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rishiri to Vancouver nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Rishiri, Japan and Vancouver, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIS - YVR

Time difference between Rishiri (Japan) and Vancouver (Canada) is 16 Hours.
Vancouver time is 16 Hours behind Rishiri.

Location	Local Time
Rishiri (Japan)	2026-11-01, 07:20:55 JST
Vancouver (Canada)	2026-10-31, 15:20:55 PDT

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

Rishiri Airport (RIS / RJER) Rishiri, Japan

Destination

Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) Vancouver, Canada