Surrey to Vancouver flights
Vancouver lies 386 km (240 mi) south of Surrey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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.
| Surrey | Vancouver | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 568,322 | 196,442 |
| Elevation | 82 m (269 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | YVR, 28 km out | PDX, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | V3Z | 98660–98687 |
What changes when you arrive in Vancouver
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Surrey
Surrey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 28 km (17 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, 67 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 35 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 41 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 45 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 66 km).
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Portland International Airport (PDX), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 7 km (4 mi) | 11,000 ft | 31 ft |
| Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (regional) | SLE | 85 km (53 mi) | 5,811 ft | 214 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Vancouver from Surrey?
386 km (240 mi) in a straight line, south of Surrey.
How long does it take to get from Surrey to Vancouver by air?
About 1 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surrey and Vancouver?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Surrey to Vancouver flights?
Typically Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Portland International Airport (PDX); Vancouver also has SLE.
What currency do I need in Vancouver?
The Dollar (USD).
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.