Powell River Airport
Powell River, CanadaYPW / CYPW
Regional airport · 6 direct destinations · 1 runway · longest runway 3,629 ft
63 °F · CloudySource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Route
Powell River → Vancouver
YPW
Powell RiverPowell River Airport
Powell RiverPowell River AirportYVRVancouverVancouver International Airport
VancouverVancouver International Airport- Distance
- 74 mi
- Estimated flight time
- ~40m
Same local time in Powell River and Vancouver.
Observed nonstop
How often does this route fly?
Frequency
A couple of times a day
On average around 2 flights a day, observed from October 2025 to September 2026.
- 2
- flights per day
- 2
- busiest month · Oct
- 1
- quietest month · Dec
- 24 min
- measured flight time
- 12 / 12
- months seen
Through the year
Per day, month by month
- 1Jan2026
- 1Feb
- 2Mar
- 2Apr
- 2May
- 2Jun
- 2Jul
- 2Aug
- 2Sep
- 2Oct2025
- 2Nov
- 1Dec
In January 2026 we saw less traffic at Powell River in general than usual; compare that month with care.
Airlines
Who flies it
Cargo Plus Aviationall year
Carson Airall year
ACEFall year
Gulf Pearl Air Linesnow and then
Through the day
Departure times
Local time in Powell River. Most departures between 17:00 and 20:00.
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Through the week
By weekday
- 1.6Mon
- 1.8Tue
- 1.5Wed
- 1.6Thu
- 1.8Fri
- 1.6Sat
- 1.8Sun
Fleet
Aircraft observed
- B19063%
- B35015%
- Saab 340SF3412%
- A1393%
- SH361%
All the numbers in a table
| Month | Per day | Seen | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 | 23 |
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| February 2026 | 1 | 34 |
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| March 2026 | 2 | 38 |
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| April 2026 | 2 | 63 |
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| May 2026 | 2 | 57 |
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| June 2026 | 2 | 52 |
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| July 2026 | 2 | 71 |
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| August 2026 | 2 | 74 |
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| September 2026 | 2 | 59 |
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| October 2025 | 2 | 52 |
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| November 2025 | 2 | 52 |
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| December 2025 | 1 | 30 |
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Airlines observed on this route
From observed callsign routes on YPW-YVR - not a booking guarantee.
About this route
- Domestic route: both airports are in the same country.
- The opposite direction has also been observed as a direct connection.
- Direct destinations observed from Powell River: 6.
- Direct destinations observed from Vancouver: 88.
The airports on this route
Vancouver International Airport
Vancouver, CanadaYVR / CYVR
International hub · 88 direct destinations · 3 runways · longest runway 11,499 ft
61 °F · ClearSource: METAR observation via the NOAA Aviation Weather Center
Alternative airports for this journey
Same journey, a different airport nearby - with an observed direct connection.
YQQ YVRComox Valley International Airport / CFB ComoxComox is about 19 mi from Powell River.View route →YPW YCDNanaimo AirportNanaimo is about 32 mi from Vancouver.View route →XQU YVRQualicum Beach AirportQualicum Beach is about 35 mi from Powell River.View route →YBL YVRCampbell River AirportCampbell River is about 35 mi from Powell River.View route →
About the route from Powell River to Vancouver
The observed direct connection between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) covers approximately 74 mi. The estimated flight time is around 40m. ACEF, Cargo Plus Aviation, Carson Air and Gulf Pearl Air Lines have been observed on this connection in the available route data.
Frequently asked questions about this route
- How far is Powell River from Vancouver by air?
- The great-circle distance between Powell River Airport and Vancouver International Airport is approximately 74 mi.
- How long is the flight from Powell River to Vancouver?
- Based on the distance, the estimated flight time is about 40m. This is an estimate, not a schedule.
- Is there a direct connection from Powell River to Vancouver?
- Yes, a direct connection between YPW and YVR has been observed in our route data.
- Which airlines have been observed on this route?
- In the available route data: ACEF, Cargo Plus Aviation, Carson Air and Gulf Pearl Air Lines.
- How often is there a flight from Powell River to Vancouver?
- On average around 2 flights a day, measured over twelve months (October 2025 to September 2026) in the flight archive, with 605 observed flights. Mainly Cargo Plus Aviation, Carson Air, ACEF. That is an observation, not a timetable.
- What is the current time difference between Powell River and Vancouver?
- Same local time in Powell River and Vancouver.
Where this data comes from
The route data comes from the flight archive (ADS-B, adsb.lol): which connections actually flew over the last twelve full months and who flew them, combined with our own airport, runway, and airline datasets. It is reference data about observed routes - not a current timetable and no claim about bookability.
The frequency and aircraft on this page come from the flight archive (ADS-B, 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026), summarized per route per month. We do not see every flight, so it is a floor, not a count.
Route data updated on October 11, 2026.