Nonstop from Vancouver International to London Heathrow: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
4,709 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 9h 41m gate to gate for the 7,579 km (4,709 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Air Canada and British Airways, with about 2.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).