Routes · From YVR

Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) flights

Nonstop from Vancouver International to Nanaimo Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

52km

32 mi, great circle

Flying time

0h 44m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

6.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying YVR to YCD

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Both directions

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo?

About 0h 44m gate to gate for the 52 km (32 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from YVR to YCD?

Air Canada and WestJet, with about 6.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).