Edmonton to Abbotsford flights
Abbotsford lies 788 km (490 mi) south-west of Edmonton, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 46 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.
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| Edmonton | Abbotsford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1 million | 141,397 |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,001 ft) | 114 m (374 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YEG, 28 km out | YVR, 69 km out |
Clocks in Abbotsford are 1 h behind Edmonton right now, so a 1 h 46 min journey lands only 46 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Edmonton
Edmonton is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 69 km (43 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, 97 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 9 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 36 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 69 km (43 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 36 km (22 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Friday Harbor Airport (regional) | FRD | 82 km (51 mi) | 3,402 ft | 113 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abbotsford from Edmonton?
788 km (490 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Edmonton.
How long does it take to get from Edmonton to Abbotsford by air?
About 1 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Edmonton and Abbotsford?
Abbotsford is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against America/Edmonton).
Which airports are used for Edmonton to Abbotsford flights?
Typically Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Abbotsford also has YYJ, YXX, BLI, ESD, FRD.
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.