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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KE76
KE Korean
78X
12:55 AM
PDT TM
4:30 AM+1
KST
11h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC63
AC Air Canada
789
12:25 PM
PDT TINT
4:15 PM+1
KST
11h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE72
KE Korean
781
2:00 PM
PDT TM
5:45 PM+1
KST
11h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE278
KE Korean
77L
3:55 PM
PDT
6:44 PM+1
KST
10h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW532
TW T'way
333
5:48 PM
PDT TM
9:32 PM+1
KST
11h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC64
AC Air Canada
789
5:55 PM
KST T1
11:50 AM
PDT
9h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE71
KE Korean
781
6:30 PM
KST T2
12:15 PM
PDT
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TW531
TW T'way
333
9:20 PM
KST T1
3:25 PM
PDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE75
KE Korean
781
10:55 PM
KST
4:40 PM
PDT
9h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Vancouver to Seoul
3 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 5,095 mi 10h 49m nonstop +16h ahead 43 1-stop hubs

YVR–ICN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Korean Air, Air Canada and T'way Air lead the route. The flight covers 5,095 miles in approximately 10h 49m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 16 77L, 781, 78X 10h49-11h45 81% SkyTeam
AC Air Canada 7 789 11h50 81% Star Alliance
TW T'way Air 4 333 11h44 81%
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – TW
77L Boeing 777-200LR – KE
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – KE
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – AC
78X Boeing 787-10 – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (16 flights/wk, 59%)
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 26%)
Unaffiliated: TW (4 flights/wk, 15%)
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 ICN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,288
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 → ICN
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
ICN → YVR
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
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
+16h
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
5,095 mi / 8,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 49m to 11h 50m.
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.

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 ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

YVR–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance5,095 mi / 8,200 km
Flight time10h 49m to 11h 50m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights27 out / 25 return
1-stop connections43 hubs
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 10h 49m to 11h 50m. The route covers 5,095 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, Korean Air and T'way Air.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from YVR to ICN. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, HND, CVG, TFU, XMN, BOS, SZX, VIE, TPE, KUL, LIS, LAS, CAN, MUC, SLC, SEA, BNE, JFK, LAX, SFO, EWR, LHR, AKL, HKG, DEL, KIX, IST, NRT, SYD, FRA, AMS, MSP, YYZ, PEK, CDG, HNL, ORD, PVG, MNL, SIN, BKK, DFW and ATL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from ICN 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 ICN

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Korean Air and T'way Air. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YVR to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to ICN ranges from 10 hours 49 minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,095 miles (8,200 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.