Vancouver to Misawa (YVR–MSJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Vancouver to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,386 mi 8h 55m nonstop +16h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

YVR–MSJ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. MMF leads the route. The flight covers 4,386 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–MSJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MMF MMF 0 – – 43% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MMF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Misawa is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · MSJ: JST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Misawa.
Distance & Flight Time
4,386 mi / 7,058 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 55m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–MSJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Misawa route.
Route details
Distance4,386 mi / 7,058 km
Flight time8h 55m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: MSJ
Full nameMisawa Airport / Misawa Air Base
IATA / ICAOMSJ / RJSM
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Elevation119 ft / 36 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to MSJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base take approximately 8h 55m. The route covers 4,386 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: MMF.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ANC, SEA, HNL, SLC, LAX, ORD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Misawa is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
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 MSJ

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base (MSJ) are connected by nonstop service from MMF.

YVR to MSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to MSJ ranges from 8 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,386 miles (7,058 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.