Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
✈️ 426
miles
686
kilometers
371
nautical miles
🕐 1h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 E (68°)
Direction
🌍 +1h
Time Difference
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 426 | 682 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 426 | 682 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 426 | 639 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 426 | 639 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 426 | 852 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 426 | 639 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
A round trip between Vancouver and Calgary earns you 852 base miles - that's 3% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!
✈️ Flight Details
The YVR to YYC route connects Vancouver, Canada with Calgary, Canada. This short-haul flight covers 426 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.
This is a domestic flight within Canada. The flight follows a E bearing of 68° from Vancouver. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About YVR
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.
🛬 About YYC
Calgary International Airport
Calgary International Airport (YYC) serves Calgary, Canada.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport to Calgary International Airport is 426 miles (686 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from YVR to YYC typically take around 1h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 426 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.