Vancouver to Kamloops flights
Kamloops lies 255 km (158 mi) north-east of Vancouver, 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.
| Vancouver | Kamloops | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 662,248 | 104,460 |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | 414 m (1,358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YVR, 8 km out | YKA, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
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 Vancouver?
255 km (158 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vancouver.
How long does it take to get from Vancouver to Kamloops 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 Vancouver and Kamloops?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Vancouver to Kamloops flights?
Typically Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kamloops John Moose Fulton Field Regional Airport (YKA).
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.