YVR
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver · CanadaICAO CYVR
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is an airport serving Vancouver, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 49° 11' 38.0" N, 123° 11' 2.4" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level. With 75 direct destinations served by 32 airlines, it is a significant regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).
Destinations
75
Airlines
32
Elevation ft
14/ 4m
America/Vancouver
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YVR
ICAO Code
CYVR
City
Vancouver
Country
Canada
Elevation
14 ft
Local Time
11:31 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:49.1939°
Longitude:-123.1840°
Popular Routes from YVR
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 4,724 mi | 9h 47m | long-haul | 1140 kg | View |
| LAX | Los Angeles, United States | 1,081 mi | 2h 43m | medium-haul | 271 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 1,764 mi | 4h 0m | medium-haul | 443 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 127 mi | 0h 44m | short-haul | 52 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 992 mi | 2h 33m | medium-haul | 249 kg | View |
| NRT | Tokyo, Japan | 4,674 mi | 9h 41m | long-haul | 1128 kg | View |
| PDX | Portland, United States | 251 mi | 0h 58m | short-haul | 103 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,754 mi | 3h 59m | medium-haul | 440 kg | View |
| EWR | Newark, United States | 2,429 mi | 5h 16m | medium-haul | 586 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 5,025 mi | 10h 21m | long-haul | 1213 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YVR
32 active airlines serving Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air New Zealand
NZNew Zealand
Air North Charter - Canada
4NCanada
Air Transat
TSCanada
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Asiana Airlines
OZRepublic of Korea
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
China Airlines
CITaiwan
China Eastern Airlines
MUChina
China Southern Airlines
CZChina
Condor Flugdienst
DEGermany
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Finnair
AYFinland
Hawkair
BHCanada
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Japan Airlines
JLJapan
Japan Airlines Domestic
JLJapan
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Pacific Coastal Airline
8PCanada
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
Sichuan Airlines
3UChina
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Vancouver International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome | CXH | Vancouver | Canada | 12 km |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Eastsound | United States | 58 km |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | Victoria | Canada | 63 km |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Nanaimo | Canada | 52 km |
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Friday Harbor | United States | 76 km |
| Abbotsford Airport | YXX | Abbotsford | Canada | 63 km |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Bellingham | United States | 65 km |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Port Angeles | United States | 122 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 49° 11' 38.0" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 123° 11' 2.4" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 49.193901
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -123.183998
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 11:31 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 14 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 4 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Vancouver International Airport?
The IATA code for Vancouver International Airport is YVR, and its ICAO code is CYVR. The airport is located in Vancouver, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YVR?
There are 75 direct destinations available from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Vancouver, Canada.
What airlines fly from YVR?
There are 32 airlines operating from YVR, including Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air North Charter - Canada, Air Transat, and more.
What timezone is Vancouver International Airport in?
Vancouver International Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Vancouver International Airport?
Vancouver International Airport sits at an elevation of 14 feet (4 meters) above sea level.
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