YVR to YWL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) is 342 km (212 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (YWL to YVR).
How far is it from Vancouver to Williams Lake?
The great-circle distance between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL) is 342 km (212 mi, 185 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 YVR to YWL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. YWL is roughly north of YVR.
How is the YVR to YWL route written in code?
The pair is written YVR-YWL in IATA codes and CYVR-CYWL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Vancouver International Airport is YVR (CYVR), Williams Lake Airport is YWL (CYWL).
| YVR | YWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Williams Lake Airport |
| ICAO code | CYVR | CYWL |
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 3,085 ft |
| Rank by connections | #95 | #1377 |
Both ICAO codes start with C, the prefix ICAO assigns to Canada, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
YWL sits 3,071 ft (936 m) higher than YVR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying YVR to YWL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8P | Pacific Coastal Airline | PCO | Pasco | Active |
| AC | Air Canada | ACA | Air Canada | Active |
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 Vancouver from Williams Lake?
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Williams Lake Airport (YWL) are 342 km (212 mi, 185 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from YVR to YWL?
A typical nonstop flight between YVR and YWL takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is YWL from YVR?
Williams Lake Airport (YWL) lies roughly north of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Which airlines fly YVR to YWL?
3 airlines appear on the YVR-YWL route in the open dataset, including Pacific Coastal Airline, Air Canada.
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