Flight time from Toronto to Vancouver
A nonstop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 5 h 25 min. Flying back from Vancouver to Toronto takes about 4 h 40 min. The two airports are 2,079 miles (3,346 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| YYZ → YVR | 5h 25m | Toronto → 12:25 PM |
| YVR → YYZ | 4h 40m | Vancouver → 3:40 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
Vancouver is 3 hours behind of Toronto right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Toronto and Vancouver, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The Vancouver to Toronto flight is usually quicker than Toronto to Vancouver. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Toronto to Vancouver?
A nonstop flight from Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver (YVR) takes about 5 h 25 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 4 h 40 min.
How far is Vancouver from Toronto?
2,079 miles (3,346 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between YYZ and YVR airports.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Vancouver?
Vancouver is 3 hours behind of Toronto right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave Toronto at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in Vancouver?
Leaving Toronto at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in Vancouver at about 12:25 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.