Vancouver to Las Vegas
2h 24m The flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) covers 1,597 km (992 miles) and takes approximately 2h 24m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 153°, passing near 42.7° N, 118.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 2h 54m | 3h 19m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 2h 03m | 2h 28m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 1h 46m | 2h 12m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 1h 53m | 2h 18m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| YVR | LAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Vancouver International Airport | Harry Reid International Airport |
| City | Vancouver | Las Vegas |
| Country | Canada | United States |
| ICAO | CYVR | KLAS |
| Coordinates | 49.1939, -123.184 | 36.0834, -115.1518 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 2,181 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Vancouver to Las Vegas?
A non-stop flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Las Vegas (LAS) takes about 2h 24m. The great-circle distance is 1,597 km (992 miles, 862 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 153°.
How far is Vancouver from Las Vegas?
1,597 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 992 miles or 862 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between YVR and LAS?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 1,597 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Vancouver
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.