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Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport is an international airport serving Vancouver (British Columbia), Canada. Its IATA code is YVR and its ICAO code is CYVR. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,505 m long.
- IATAYVR
- ICAOCYVR
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- YVR
- ICAO code
- CYVR
- City
- Vancouver
- Region / province
- British Columbia
- Country / territory
- Canada
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 49.1939° N, 123.1840° W
- Elevation
- 4 m (14 ft)
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver (UTC-07:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,505 m (11,500 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 08R/26L | 3,505 m11,500 ft | Asphalt |
| 08L/26R | 3,030 m9,940 ft | Concrete |
| 13/31 | 2,225 m7,300 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
11,179 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
10,811 km
Direct flight: ≈ 14 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
11,762 km
Direct flight: ≈ 15 h 10 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 128.600 MHz |
| ATIS | 124.600 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.400 MHz |
| Departure DEP | 126.125 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| RCO | 123.150 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 23.660 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.700 MHz |
Air freight to and from Vancouver International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Vancouver through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Canada
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford International Airport | YXX | 63 km |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 63 km |
| Comox Valley International Airport / CFB Comox | YQQ | 136 km |
| Kelowna International Airport | YLW | 287 km |
| Prince George (International) Airport | YXS | 523 km |
| Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport | YXC | 537 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Vancouver International Airport?
The IATA code of Vancouver International Airport is YVR and its ICAO code is CYVR. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Vancouver International Airport located?
Vancouver International Airport is in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, at coordinates 49.1939° N, 123.1840° W and an elevation of 4 m (14 ft).
How far is Vancouver International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Vancouver International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 11,762 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 10,811 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 11,179 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 15 h 10 min.
How long is the runway at Vancouver International Airport?
The longest runway at Vancouver International Airport is 3,505 m (11,500 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Vancouver International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.