Vancouver to Misawa (YVR–MSJ) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
HND Tokyo 24h 50m NH → AYCIJL Tokyo (HND) to Misawa flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu ~13h 58m ACAFJL → Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Misawa flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~15h 16m AFDLKL → Salt Lake City (SLC) to Misawa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Vancouver to Misawa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,386 mi 8h 55m nonstop +16h ahead

YVR–MSJ had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,386 miles in 8h 55m.

Also explore YVR Routes MSJ Routes YVR Live Flights MSJ Live Flights YVR Delays
All flights from Misawa (MSJ) Misawa to Vancouver flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–MSJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MMF MMF 0 – – 65% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MMF (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to MSJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
HNL ~13h 58m SLC ~15h 16m HND ~24h 50m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → MSJ
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Return
MSJ → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,386 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YVR to MSJ. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 55m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda.
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) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to MSJ Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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