Kelowna to Edmonton flights
Edmonton lies 581 km (361 mi) north-east of Kelowna, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 30 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.
| Kelowna | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 144,576 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Nearest large airport | YLW, 11 km out | YEG, 28 km out |
Clocks in Edmonton are 1 h ahead of Kelowna right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands 2 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kelowna
Kelowna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kelowna International Airport (YLW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Penticton Airport (YYF, 47 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 2,373 ft |
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Kelowna?
581 km (361 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kelowna.
How long does it take to get from Kelowna to Edmonton by air?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kelowna and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Edmonton against America/Vancouver).
Which airports are used for Kelowna to Edmonton flights?
Typically Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.