Tokyo to Burnaby flights
Burnaby lies 7,564 km (4,700 mi) north-east of Tokyo, -16 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 27 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.
| Tokyo | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Population | 9.7 million | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | YVR, 19 km out |
Clocks in Burnaby are 16 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 10 h 27 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Burnaby
Crossing from Japan into Canada: money changes from the Yen to the Dollar (CAD); traffic switches to the right; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in Burnaby
Burnaby is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 19 km (12 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, 77 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 51 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 61 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Tokyo?
7,564 km (4,700 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Burnaby by air?
About 10 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Burnaby?
Burnaby is 16 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Burnaby flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Burnaby also has YYJ, YXX, BLI, ESD, YCD.
What currency do I need in Burnaby?
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 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.