NRT to YVR: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 7,503 km (4,662 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 55m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (YVR to NRT).
How far is it from Narita to Vancouver?
The great-circle distance between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 7,503 km (4,662 mi, 4,051 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from NRT to YVR?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YVR is roughly northeast of NRT.
How is the NRT to YVR route written in code?
The pair is written NRT-YVR in IATA codes and RJAA-CYVR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Narita International Airport is NRT (RJAA), Vancouver International Airport is YVR (CYVR).
| NRT | YVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Vancouver International Airport |
| ICAO code | RJAA | CYVR |
| Country | Japan | Canada |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 14 ft |
| Rank by connections | #34 | #95 |
RJAA starts with R, the ICAO prefix for East Asia; CYVR starts with C, the prefix for Canada. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YVR sits 127 ft (39 m) lower than NRT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying NRT to YVR
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
| JL | Japan Airlines | JAL | Japanair | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: NH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Narita from Vancouver?
Narita International Airport (NRT) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are 7,503 km (4,662 mi, 4,051 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from NRT to YVR?
A typical nonstop flight between NRT and YVR takes about 9h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YVR from NRT?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) lies roughly northeast of Narita International Airport (NRT).
Which airlines fly NRT to YVR?
3 airlines appear on the NRT-YVR route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Air Canada, Japan Airlines.
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