Vancouver to Narita (YVR–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–NRT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada, Japan Airlines and Viva Macau lead the route. The flight covers 4,662 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: TG | 7 | 789 | 9h55 | Star Alliance | TG | |
| JL Japan Airlines Also: MH, WS | 7 | 789 | 10h | Oneworld | MH, WS | |
| ZG Viva Macau | 5 | 788 | 10h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Narita.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
YVR–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to NRT
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Japan Airlines and Viva Macau. With 40 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
YVR to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to NRT ranges from 9 hours 55 minutes to 10 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,662 miles (7,503 km). There are approximately 40 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via YXY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.