VancouvertoNanaimoFlight Time
YVR–YCD · Nonstop
Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) to Nanaimo (Nanaimo Airport).
The estimated flight time from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) is about 39m, covering 33 miles. Air Canada, Morningstar Air Express, and WestJet fly the route nonstop with 5-6/day departures, from 07:05 to 21:40 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~0h 39m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 33 mi | Nonstop | 5-6/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Vancouver to Nanaimo
Air Canada, Morningstar Air Express, and WestJet operate 5-6/day flights from YVR to YCD. Departures leave from Terminal M at YVR.
- First departure
- 07:05
- Last departure
- 21:40
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 16
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | 3-4/day | Bombardier Q400 · Terminal M · Seat map | 07:40 |
Aircraft on this route
- AC68
- BAe Avro RJ100
- Beechcraft 1900D
- Bombardier Q400
- C408
- M4
Flying the other way?
YCD to YVR flights — 5-6/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for YVR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 40 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) is about 39m, based on the 33-mile flying distance.
How far is Vancouver from Nanaimo?
Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD) is about 33 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
Yes. Air Canada, Morningstar Air Express, and WestJet fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD), with 5-6/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
Air Canada, Morningstar Air Express, WestJet, Central Mountain Air, and Summit Air fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to Nanaimo (YCD).
What aircraft fly from Vancouver to Nanaimo?
The YVR–YCD route is flown with AC68, BAe Avro RJ100, Beechcraft 1900D, Bombardier Q400, C408.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Nanaimo
- YVR - VancouverVancouver International Airport · 33 mi from YCDFlights to YVR