Edmonton to Nanaimo (YEG–YCD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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533 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
YVR Vancouver 3h 13m ACAFAI → ACNHWS Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo flights
YYC Calgary 4h 4NACDE → WS Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
YLW Kelowna 4h 9m F8KLWS → 8PCRN Kelowna (YLW) to Nanaimo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Nanaimo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
533 mi 1h 53m nonstop -1h behind

YEG–YCD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to YCD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YVR ~3h 13m YYC ~4h 0m YLW ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
73
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → YCD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
YCD → YEG
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Nanaimo from Edmonton

Nearby airports with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Metric YEG→YCD YYC→YCD
Distance from YEG – 152 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 21
Flight time 1h 53m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 75% –
Calgary (YYC) to Nanaimo flights
Airports within 200 miles of YEG with service to Nanaimo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nanaimo is 1 hour behind Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · YCD: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 5:00 PM in Nanaimo.
Distance & Flight Time
533 mi / 858 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

YEG–YCD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Nanaimo route.
Route details
Distance533 mi / 858 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
Full nameEdmonton International Airport
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: YCD
Full nameNanaimo Airport
IATA / ICAOYCD / CYCD
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Elevation92 ft / 28 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to YCD flights.
Nonstop flights from Edmonton International Airport to Nanaimo Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 533 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna.
Nanaimo is 1 hour behind Edmonton.
Nearby alternatives include YYC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YEG to YCD

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Nanaimo Airport (YCD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YEG to YCD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YEG to YCD is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 533 miles (858 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Calgary (YYC).