Distance From Richmond International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome, RIC - YWS Distance

The distance from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS) is 2393 miles or 3850 kilometers or 2078 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 Richmond ( United States ) to Whistler ( Canada )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Richmond and Whistler takes around 5 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport, Richmond, United States to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome, Whistler, Canada is 5 hours 30 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 - YWS

Kilometers		3850 km
Statute Miles		2393 miles
Nautical Miles		2078 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 30 minutes

Richmond International Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome Flight Route Map - RIC to YWS Flight Path

Location of Richmond International Airport & Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is given below.
Click the map to view Richmond to Whistler nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Richmond, United States and Whistler, Canada. .

Nonstop flight route between Richmond, United States and Whistler, Canada.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RIC - YWS

Time difference between Richmond (United States) and Whistler (Canada) is 3 Hours.
Whistler time is 3 Hours behind Richmond.

Location	Local Time
Richmond (United States)	2025-01-14, 23:26:19 EST
Whistler (Canada)	2025-01-14, 20:26:19 PST

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

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

Destination

Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS / CAE5) Whistler, Canada