Vancouver to Seoul (YVR–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 54m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: WS | 15 | 77L, 781 | 10h54-11h30 | SkyTeam | WS | |
| AC Air Canada Also: OZ, SQ | 7 | 789 | 11h35 | Star Alliance | OZ, SQ | |
| TW T'way Air | 4 | 333 | 12h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Seoul from Vancouver
| Metric | YVR→ICN | PAE→ICN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YVR | – | 98 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 1 |
| Flight time | 10h 54m | 10h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – |
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · ICN: KST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Seoul.
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.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to ICN ranges from 10 hours 54 minutes to 12 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,095 miles (8,200 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 100 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Everett (PAE).