Surrey to Kelowna flights
Kelowna lies 256 km (159 mi) east of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Surrey | Kelowna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 568,322 | 144,576 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YVR, 28 km out | YLW, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Surrey
Surrey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 28 km (17 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, 67 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 35 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 41 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 45 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 66 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna International Airport | YLW | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,900 ft | 1,421 ft |
| Penticton Airport (regional) | YYF | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,000 ft | 1,129 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kelowna from Surrey?
256 km (159 mi) in a straight line, east of Surrey.
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Kelowna by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Kelowna?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Surrey to Kelowna flights?
Typically Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW); Kelowna also has YYF.
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.