Vancouver to Zhangye (Ganzhou) (YVR–YZY) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 19h 50m ACMU 9C Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Zhangye (Ganzhou) flights
YXS Prince George ~3h 25m ACAMCI CRN Prince George (YXS) to Zhangye (Ganzhou) flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Zhangye (Ganzhou)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+15h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and YZY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to YZY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
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 → YZY
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Return
YZY → YVR
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
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
+15h
Zhangye (Ganzhou) is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · YZY: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Zhangye (Ganzhou).
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.

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.

YVR–YZY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Zhangye (Ganzhou) route.
Route details
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: YZY
IATA / ICAOYZY / ZLZY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Elevation5,280 ft / 1,609 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to YZY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong.
Zhangye (Ganzhou) is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from YZY 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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