Nonstop from Vancouver International to Los Angeles International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
1,082 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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About 2h 44m gate to gate for the 1,741 km (1,082 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Air Canada, American Airlines, Flair Airlines and United Airlines, with about 7.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).