Calgary to Vancouver flights
Vancouver lies 873 km (542 mi) south-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 52 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 | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 196,442 |
| Elevation | 1,042 m (3,419 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YYC, 9 km out | PDX, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | T3S | 98660–98687 |
Clocks in Vancouver are 1 h behind Calgary right now, so a 1 h 52 min journey lands only 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vancouver
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Vancouver
Vancouver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 85 km (53 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vancouver from Calgary?
873 km (542 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Calgary.
How long does it take to get from Calgary to Vancouver by air?
About 1 h 52 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against America/Edmonton).
Which airports are used for Calgary to Vancouver flights?
Typically Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Portland International Airport (PDX); Vancouver also has SLE.
What currency do I need in Vancouver?
The Dollar (USD).
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.