Reno to Vancouver flights
Vancouver lies 1,112 km (691 mi) north of Reno, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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.
| Reno | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 264,165 | 662,248 |
| Elevation | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | RNO, 5 km out | YVR, 8 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Vancouver
Crossing from United States into Canada: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (CAD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
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 Reno?
1,112 km (691 mi) in a straight line, north of Reno.
How long does it take to get from Reno to Vancouver by air?
About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Reno and Vancouver?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Reno to Vancouver flights?
Typically Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Vancouver also has YYJ, YCD, YXX, ESD, BLI.
What currency do I need in Vancouver?
The Dollar (CAD).
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 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.