Flights to Vancouver
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 59 km (37 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 66 km (41 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,500 ft, YVR can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 14 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Vancouver
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver to Calgary | Canada | 674 km (419 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Vancouver to Edmonton | Canada | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Vancouver to San Jose | United States | 1,328 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Vancouver to San Francisco | United States | 1,277 km (794 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Vancouver to Seattle | United States | 192 km (119 mi) | about 1 h |
| Vancouver to Portland | United States | 416 km (258 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Vancouver to Fresno | United States | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Vancouver to Sacramento | United States | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Vancouver to Oakland | United States | 1,274 km (792 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Vancouver to Stockton | United States | 1,264 km (785 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Vancouver to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,199 km (745 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Vancouver to Reno | United States | 1,112 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Vancouver to Tri-Cities | United States | 444 km (276 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Vancouver to Boise | United States | 820 km (510 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Vancouver to Fremont | United States | 1,304 km (810 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Vancouver to Spokane | United States | 455 km (283 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Vancouver to Regina | Canada | 1,330 km (826 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Vancouver to Tacoma | United States | 228 km (141 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Vancouver to Salt Lake City | United States | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Vancouver to Modesto | United States | 1,302 km (809 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Vancouver to Vancouver | United States | 403 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Vancouver to Santa Rosa | United States | 1,202 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Vancouver to Beijing | China | 8,516 km (5,292 mi) | about 11 h 40 min |
| Vancouver to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,612 km (5,973 mi) | about 13 h 4 min |
| Vancouver to Tianjin | China | 8,546 km (5,310 mi) | about 11 h 42 min |
| Vancouver to Moscow | Russia | 8,203 km (5,097 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Vancouver to Seoul | South Korea | 8,161 km (5,071 mi) | about 11 h 13 min |
| Vancouver to Harbin | China | 7,489 km (4,653 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Vancouver to Tokyo | Japan | 7,554 km (4,694 mi) | about 10 h 26 min |
| Vancouver to Weifang | China | 8,666 km (5,385 mi) | about 11 h 52 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Vancouver?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). The others, YYJ, YCD, YXX, ESD, BLI, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YVR from Vancouver city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Vancouver on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.