Victoria to Kelowna flights
Kelowna lies 324 km (201 mi) north-east of Victoria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 10 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.
| Victoria | Kelowna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 289,625 | 144,576 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | YYJ, 24 km out | YLW, 11 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Victoria
Victoria is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 85 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 26 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 44 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 72 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 79 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 Victoria?
324 km (201 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Victoria.
How long does it take to get from Victoria to Kelowna by air?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Victoria and Kelowna?
No, both are on America/Vancouver at the moment.
Which airports are used for Victoria to Kelowna flights?
Typically Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 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.