San Francisco to Burnaby flights
Burnaby lies 1,279 km (794 mi) north of San Francisco, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| San Francisco | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Canada |
| Population | 827,526 | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | SFO, 18 km out | YVR, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Burnaby
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 San Francisco
San Francisco is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 18 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 63 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 33 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 89 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 San Francisco?
1,279 km (794 mi) in a straight line, north of San Francisco.
How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Burnaby by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Francisco and Burnaby?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Francisco to Burnaby flights?
Typically San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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 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.