Vancouver to Bangkok (YVR–BKK) — 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.
YVR–BKK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 7,335 miles in approximately 15h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 3 | 789 | 15h45 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Bangkok.
Canadian passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for stays up to 60 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. All travelers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online within 72 hours before arrival. Extensions of up to 30 additional days can be obtained at Thai immigration offices for THB 1,900.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
YVR–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to BKK
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to BKK is about 15 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,335 miles (11,804 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Hong Kong and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.