Kamloops to Burnaby flights
Burnaby lies 244 km (152 mi) south-west of Kamloops, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
| Kamloops | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 104,460 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 414 m (1,358 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YKA, 10 km out | YVR, 19 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Kamloops
Kamloops is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Burnaby
Burnaby is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 19 km (12 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, 77 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 51 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 61 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Kamloops?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kamloops.
How long does it take to get from Kamloops to Burnaby by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kamloops and Burnaby?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kamloops to Burnaby flights?
Typically Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Burnaby also has YYJ, YXX, BLI, ESD, YCD.
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.