Vancouver to Tokyo (YVR–HND) — 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–HND is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. All Nippon Airways leads the route. The flight covers 4,697 miles in approximately 9h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH All Nippon Airways Also: AC | 7 | 789 | 10h15 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| MMF MMF | 1 | 332 | 8h50 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Tokyo from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→HND | BLI→HND |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 40 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 1 |
| Flight time | 9h 33m | 10h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · HND: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo.
Canadian passport holders enter Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Passport must be valid for the expected duration of stay. No advance authorization is required. Overstaying is a criminal offence that carries fines, deportation, and potential re-entry bans.
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.
Keikyu Line to Shinagawa (13 min, ¥310) and Tokyo Monorail to Hamamatsucho (18 min, ¥500) both connect to JR and Tokyo Metro networks. Terminal 3 (international) has direct access to both rail lines.Limousine buses serve Shinjuku, Shibuya, and major hotels (¥1,100, 40–60 min depending on traffic). Taxis to central Tokyo run ¥3,500–5,500. Haneda's proximity to Tokyo means ground transport is faster and cheaper than from Narita in virtually all cases.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot and humid (28–35°C) with a rainy season in June and typhoons possible July through October. Typhoons occasionally divert or cancel flights, but direct hits on Tokyo are less frequent than farther south. Humidity peaks in July and August.
Winters are cold and dry (2–10°C) with occasional light snow. Even minor snowfall disrupts Tokyo's ground operations since the city is not equipped for winter road treatment. Spring (April) is pleasant but windy. Fall (October–November) offers the best flying conditions.
YVR–HND Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to HND
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) are connected by nonstop service from All Nippon Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to HND Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to HND is about 9 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,697 miles (7,558 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Kansai and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bellingham (BLI).