Vancouver to Seoul (YVR–GMP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YVR and GMP. Nearest airports to YVR with scheduled service: Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 32 mi) · Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 36 mi) · Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 39 mi)
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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
HND Tokyo 13h 30m NH → JLKENH Tokyo (HND) to Seoul flights
KIX Osaka 16h 15m AC → 7CJLKE Osaka (KIX) to Seoul flights
PEK Beijing 16h 18m ACCA → CAKEMF Beijing (PEK) to Seoul flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Seoul
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and GMP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore YVR Routes GMP Routes YVR Live Flights GMP Live Flights YVR Delays
All flights from Seoul (GMP) Seoul to Vancouver flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to GMP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
HND ~13h 30m KIX ~16h 15m PEK ~16h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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
YVR → GMP
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
GMP → YVR
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · GMP: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders enter South Korea visa-free for up to 6 months for tourism. The K-ETA requirement is currently waived for Canadians through December 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Once the exemption expires, a K-ETA will need to be obtained online before travel.

Verify entry requirements with official sources 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.

Facts

YVR–GMP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Seoul route.
Route details
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: GMP
Full nameGimpo International Airport
IATA / ICAOGMP / RKSS
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr25.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to GMP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Kansai and Beijing Capital.
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from GMP 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Kansai and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.