Vancouver to New Delhi (YVR–DEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AI186
AI Air India
77W
10:15 AM
PDT TM
3:15 PM+1
IST
16h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AI185
AI Air India
77W
11:03 AM
IST T3
1:57 PM
PDT
15h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to New Delhi
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 6,922 mi 16h 30m nonstop +12.5h ahead 27 1-stop hubs

YVR–DEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 6,922 miles in approximately 16h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–DEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 7 77W 16h30 67% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – AI
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to DEL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to DEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,397
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → DEL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
DEL → YVR
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12.5h
New Delhi is 12.5 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · DEL: IST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 6.5:00 AM (next day) in New Delhi.
Distance & Flight Time
6,922 mi / 11,139 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 16h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens require a visa for India. An eVisa can be obtained online for tourism, business, or medical purposes. Tourist eVisas are available for 30-day, 1-year, or 5-year validity with a maximum continuous stay of 180 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and have at least two blank pages. Apply at least 5 days before travel.

Getting to YVR

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.

Getting from DEL

Airport Express Metro from T3 to New Delhi Railway Station (18–20 min, ₹60) runs 5am–11:30pm. T1 (domestic departures) has a free shuttle to T3 for the metro. Prepaid taxi booths in arrivals offer fixed fares; the New Delhi railway area is ₹400–600.Ola and Uber are reliable from DEL and often cheaper than prepaid taxis. Delhi traffic is severe; plan 60–90 minutes for surface transport during peak hours even though the airport is only 15 km from Connaught Place. NH-48 expressway provides the main access road.

New Delhi Climate

Semi-arid climate with extreme seasonal variation. Summers (April–June) are extremely hot (38–46°C). Heat affects ground crew capacity but flights operate normally. Monsoon season (July–September) brings heavy rain and severe thunderstorms that frequently cause delays and diversions. Dust storms (andhi) precede monsoon onset in May–June and reduce visibility to near zero within minutes.

Dense fog is the most disruptive winter condition. December and January bring persistent cold fog (5–10°C with near-zero visibility) that can shut down operations for hours each morning. Delhi is one of the foggiest major airports in Asia during this period. Autumn (October–November) and spring (February–March) are the most flight-stable windows.

YVR–DEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to New Delhi route.
Route details
Distance6,922 mi / 11,139 km
Flight time16h 30m
Time difference+12.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: DEL
IATA / ICAODEL / VIDP
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr77.8M
Elevation777 ft / 237 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to DEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport take approximately 16h 30m. The route covers 6,922 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air India.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from YVR to DEL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BOS, MUC, KUL, TFU, VIE, AMS, YUL, FRA, EWR, NRT, LHR, CDG, YYZ, BKK, CCU, HKG, IST, PVG, JFK, SIN, ORD, HND, ICN, MNL, SYD, TPE and CAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Delhi is 12.5 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from DEL to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 YVR to DEL

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to DEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to DEL ranges from 16 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,922 miles (11,139 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via BOS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.