Kelowna to Vancouver flights
Vancouver lies 271 km (169 mi) west of Kelowna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 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 | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 144,576 | 662,248 |
| Elevation | 350 m (1,148 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YLW, 11 km out | YVR, 8 km out |
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 Vancouver
Vancouver is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 8 km (5 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, 71 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 59 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 61 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
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Staying in Vancouver
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Common questions
How far is Vancouver from Kelowna?
271 km (169 mi) in a straight line, west of Kelowna.
How long does it take to get from Kelowna to Vancouver by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Vancouver?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Kelowna to Vancouver flights?
Typically Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Vancouver also has YYJ, YCD, YXX, ESD, BLI.
Where can I stay in Vancouver?
Our booking partner lists 616 places to stay in Vancouver, 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.