Kelowna to Reno flights
Reno lies 1,152 km (716 mi) south of Kelowna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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 | Reno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 144,576 | 264,165 |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YLW, 11 km out | RNO, 5 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Reno
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 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 Reno
Reno is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | RNO | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,001 ft | 4,415 ft |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport (regional) | TKF | 37 km (23 mi) | 7,001 ft | 5,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reno from Kelowna?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, south of Kelowna.
How long does it take to get from Kelowna to Reno by air?
About 2 h 14 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 Reno?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kelowna to Reno flights?
Typically Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO); Reno also has TKF.
What currency do I need in Reno?
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 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.