Tacoma to Kamloops flights
Kamloops lies 410 km (255 mi) north of Tacoma, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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.
| Tacoma | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 222,906 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | SEA, 24 km out | YKA, 10 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Kamloops
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 Tacoma
Tacoma is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 10 km), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 32 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 47 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 74 km).
Arriving in Kamloops
Kamloops is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (regional) | YKA | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,000 ft | 1,133 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kamloops from Tacoma?
410 km (255 mi) in a straight line, north of Tacoma.
How long does it take to get from Tacoma to Kamloops by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tacoma and Kamloops?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tacoma to Kamloops flights?
Typically Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA).
What currency do I need in Kamloops?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.