From the Lower Mainland, Las Vegas is close enough for a long weekend and far enough that the airline connection eats a day. Vancouver tech and real estate firms bring clients to shows and product launches; friends' groups go for a residency concert or a hockey road trip to see the Canucks play the Golden Knights. Vancouver International handles private departures on its south side, so there is no need to drive out to a smaller field. On the way back, CBSA clears the group at YVR.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International | YVR / CYVR | departure · 1,597 km to LAS | Vancouver's main airport on Sea Island in Richmond, close to downtown; mixed traffic, the usual jet gateway for Vancouver and onward trips to Whistler. |
| Harry Reid International | LAS / KLAS | arrival | Las Vegas's main airport, minutes from the Strip; private terminals on the field, very busy on big event weekends. |
| Henderson Executive | HSH / KHND | arrival · 1,609 km from YVR | General aviation airport south of the Las Vegas Strip with no airline service; often quieter than Harry Reid on big event weekends. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,597 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 35 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 20 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 05 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.3 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 8.7 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| Hockey season, October to April | Canucks road games against Vegas draw fan groups south. | Match the return to the game night, not the next morning. |
| Spring and fall | Mild weather in Nevada and quieter ramps than in January. | A good time to bring clients for golf and shows. |
Your dates and group size for Las Vegas.