ICAO: CYVR · Canada’s Pacific Gateway
Private Jet Charter to Vancouver —
mountains, harbour,
and Canada’s Pacific gateway.
Vancouver’s world-class FBO infrastructure at YVR, managed from departure to touchdown — regional Pacific Northwest routing, transcontinental sectors, and trans-Pacific connections across Asia and the Middle East.
Ski season (December – March) & Vancouver Film Festival (September – October): Aircraft availability at YVR tightens during Whistler ski season and major cultural events. Book at minimum 2–3 weeks in advance for peak winter travel. Trans-Pacific sectors from Asia require CANPASS or NEXUS pre-clearance coordination.
About Vancouver YVR
Canada’s Pacific gateway —
mountains at the runway’s edge.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR / CYVR) is Canada’s second-busiest airport and its primary Pacific gateway — the entry and departure point for trans-Pacific routes connecting western Canada to Asia, Australia, and the broader Pacific Rim. Situated on Sea Island in Richmond, 25 minutes south of downtown Vancouver, YVR combines full intercontinental aircraft capability with a setting that is, by any measure, among the most dramatic of any major airport in North America — snowcapped Coast Mountains visible from the apron, the Fraser River delta to the south.
For private jet clients, YVR offers a well-developed FBO ecosystem with multiple operators providing dedicated private terminal handling, expedited Canadian Customs and Border Services processing, and direct landside access to downtown Vancouver. The airport serves as both a destination in its own right — for Whistler, the Sea-to-Sky corridor, and Vancouver’s luxury hospitality and real estate market — and as an intercontinental transit point, particularly for clients routing between Asia and eastern Canada or the US Pacific Northwest.
Seletar Private Aviation’s Singapore base makes us particularly well-positioned for YVR bookings on the Asia-Pacific axis. The Singapore–Vancouver corridor is among our most requested transcontinental routes — operated on ultra-long-range aircraft via a fuel stop in Tokyo or non-stop on Global 7500 — and we have active handling relationships at both YVR FBOs that serve private aviation.
Airport Specifications
| IATA Code | YVR |
| ICAO Code | CYVR |
| Full Name | Vancouver International Airport |
| Location | Sea Island, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
| Runways | 08L/26R — 3,505 m · 08R/26L — 3,030 m · 13/31 — 2,225 m |
| Elevation | 4 m (14 ft) AMSL |
| Operations | 24 hours daily |
| Aircraft types | All categories — light jet through ultra-long-range |
| Customs & Immigration | Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) — FBO processing |
| FBO operators | Signature Aviation YVR · Skyservice FBO |
| City access | 25 min to downtown Vancouver; Canada Line SkyTrain — 26 min |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (PT) — UTC−8 (UTC−7 during PDT) |
| Whistler access | 2 hr by road via Sea-to-Sky Highway (Hwy 99) |
| Coordinates | 49°11’N, 123°11’W |
Why Vancouver YVR
What makes Vancouver the destination
and the gateway.
Vancouver Region Destinations
Where YVR takes you —
city, mountain, island, and interior.
YVR is the entry point for one of North America’s most diverse luxury travel regions — from downtown Vancouver’s waterfront hotels and restaurants through to Whistler’s alpine village, the Gulf Islands, and the wine country of the Okanagan. We arrange all ground transport as part of every booking.
FBO & Ground Handling
What we coordinate at YVR
on every arrival and departure.
YVR’s two FBO operators — Signature Aviation and Skyservice — both provide full private aviation terminal services with dedicated Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) processing on-site. We select the appropriate FBO based on your aircraft type, origin routing, and handling preferences, and pre-coordinate all elements from slot filing through to ground transport timing.
For trans-Pacific arrivals from Asia, we coordinate advance CBSA notification and ensure all passengers have the appropriate Canadian entry documentation — eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) for visa-exempt nationals or a valid visa for others. Clients arriving on transcontinental sectors from the US with NEXUS pre-clearance benefit from the fastest processing route. We brief all passengers on documentation requirements as part of the booking process.
Aircraft for Vancouver Routes
Aircraft operating into YVR —
from Pacific Northwest sectors to trans-Pacific non-stop.
YVR’s 3,505 m primary runway handles all aircraft without restriction. Aircraft selection for Vancouver depends on whether you’re arriving from within North America, from Asia, or from Europe — each corridor has different range requirements and appropriate cabin categories.
Singapore to Vancouver non-stop (~8,400 nm) is achievable on the Bombardier Global 7500 at reduced payload. With a fuel stop in Tokyo or Anchorage, a Gulfstream G650 or G700 manages the sector at standard loads. We assess range and payload requirements on every trans-Pacific booking.
Routes & Pricing
Routes to and from Vancouver YVR —
estimated one-way charter costs.
The routes below cover Vancouver’s most frequently chartered sectors — from Pacific Northwest hops to trans-Pacific intercontinental movements. All prices are indicative one-way ranges and vary by aircraft, positioning, date, and seasonality.
| Route | Aircraft | Flight Time | From (USD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Seattle | Light Jet / Turboprop | 0h 30m | $4,500 | YVR — Boeing Field (BFI); transborder CBSA |
| Vancouver → Victoria | Turboprop / Light Jet | 0h 20m | $3,800 | YVR — YYJ; short BC coastal sector |
| Vancouver → Kelowna | Light Jet / Turboprop | 0h 45m | $5,500 | YVR — YLW; Okanagan wine country |
| Vancouver → Calgary | Light / Midsize Jet | 1h 00m | $7,000 | YVR — YYC; Rocky Mountain corridor |
| Vancouver → Los Angeles | Midsize Jet | 2h 30m | $12,000 | YVR — Van Nuys (VNY) / LAX |
| Vancouver → San Francisco | Light / Midsize Jet | 2h 00m | $10,000 | YVR — SFO / San Jose (SJC) |
| Vancouver → Las Vegas | Midsize Jet | 2h 20m | $11,000 | YVR — Henderson Executive (HND) |
| Vancouver → Toronto | Super-Midsize / Heavy | 4h 30m | $24,000 | YVR — Billy Bishop (YTZ) / Pearson (YYZ) |
| Vancouver → New York | Super-Midsize / Heavy | 5h 00m | $28,000 | YVR — Teterboro (TEB) / White Plains (HPN) |
| Vancouver → Miami | Heavy Jet | 5h 30m | $34,000 | YVR — Opa-locka (OPF) / FXE |
| Vancouver → London | Ultra-Long-Range | 9h 30m | $85,000 | YVR — Farnborough (FAB) / Luton (LTN) |
| Vancouver → Tokyo | Ultra-Long-Range | 9h 30m | $80,000 | YVR — Haneda (HND); JCAB permits req. |
| Vancouver → Singapore | Ultra-Long-Range | 16h 00m | $130,000 | Global 7500 non-stop; or 1 stop via Tokyo |
| Vancouver → Hong Kong | Ultra-Long-Range | 12h 00m | $100,000 | YVR — HKBAC; G700 / Global 7500 |
| Vancouver → Sydney | Ultra-Long-Range | 15h 00m | $120,000 | Via Auckland or non-stop on Global 7500 |
All prices are estimated one-way charter ranges and vary based on aircraft availability, positioning, seasonality, FBO fees, and any applicable overflight or trans-border permit requirements. Contact us for a confirmed all-inclusive quote.
YVR FBO Infrastructure
Handling facilities and services
at Vancouver International.
YVR is served by two established FBO operators providing competitive private aviation services. We maintain active relationships with both and select the most appropriate facility for each booking based on aircraft category, origin routing, and client requirements.
Available Empty Legs
Vancouver empty leg flights —
reduced-rate positioning sectors.
Vancouver’s private aviation volume — particularly on the Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Calgary corridors — generates regular empty leg opportunities at 40–65% below standard charter pricing. Availability changes daily as bookings are confirmed and itineraries adjusted.
Empty leg pricing and availability change daily. All prices are indicative. Contact our team for confirmed current availability on any Vancouver sector.
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Vancouver private aviation.
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