Kolkata to Vancouver (CCU–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CCU–YVR had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 7,105 miles in 14h 45m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 4 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
CCU: IST · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kolkata, it's 5.5:00 AM in Vancouver.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for tourism costs CAD 100 (about INR 6,100) per person, applied online at ircc.canada.ca or through a Visa Application Centre (VFS Global in India). Processing times vary widely, from 20 to 80 days depending on the office and season. Biometrics are required (CAD 85 per person, valid for 10 years) and must be given at a VFS Global centre after submitting the application. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for Indian nationals.
Required documents include a passport valid for the duration of stay (Canada does not enforce a 6-month rule but recommends it), two passport photos (50x70mm), completed IMM 5257 form, proof of funds (bank statements for 4 to 6 months showing roughly CAD 1,000 per week of stay), travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, employment letter, property records or other ties to India, and purpose of travel statement. Family or friends in Canada can provide an invitation letter but it does not guarantee approval. Refusals are common; strong financial and employment ties to India matter.
Direct flights from Delhi to Toronto run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India and Air Canada. Delhi to Vancouver is about 12 hours. Mumbai to Toronto connections through London, Dubai, or Frankfurt run 16 to 20 hours. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). No mandatory vaccinations, but a medical exam may be required if you visited certain countries in the past year. Arrivals complete a customs declaration through the ArriveCAN app or paper form. Canada has strict food import rules, with fines up to CAD 1,300 for undeclared items.
The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.
Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.
Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.
CCU–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CCU to YVR
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
CCU to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CCU to YVR is about 14 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,105 miles (11,433 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Suvarnabhumi, San Francisco and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.