Distance From Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, YVR - LHR Distance

The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is 4709 miles or 7579 kilometers or 4090 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Vancouver ( Canada ) to London ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vancouver and London takes around 10 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver, Canada to London Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom is 10 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • YVR - LHR

Kilometers		7579 km
Statute Miles		4709 miles
Nautical Miles		4090 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 49 minutes

Vancouver International Airport to London Heathrow Airport Flight Route Map - YVR to LHR Flight Path

Location of Vancouver International Airport & London Heathrow Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Vancouver to London nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Vancouver, Canada and London, United Kingdom. .

Nonstop flight route between Vancouver, Canada and London, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YVR - LHR

Time difference between Vancouver (Canada) and London (United Kingdom) is 8 Hours.
London time is 8 Hours ahead of Vancouver.

Location	Local Time
Vancouver (Canada)	2026-07-21, 00:06:40 PDT
London (United Kingdom)	2026-07-21, 08:06:40 BST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) Vancouver, Canada

Destination

London Heathrow Airport (LHR / EGLL) London, United Kingdom