Vancouver and Los Angeles share a film and television industry, and production people, executives and talent move between the two all year. Business and family travel adds to it. A light or midsize jet flies it non-stop. Every passenger needs a passport and you clear US Customs and Border Protection on arrival in Los Angeles; Van Nuys is the usual private-jet airport, LAX the alternative for the Westside.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International | YVR / CYVR | departure · 1,710 km to VNY | 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. |
| Van Nuys | VNY / KVNY | arrival | One of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, in the San Fernando Valley; no scheduled airline traffic, suits Beverly Hills, Bel Air and the Valley. |
| Los Angeles International | LAX / KLAX | arrival · 1,741 km from YVR | LA's main airline airport; suits the Westside, Santa Monica and the South Bay, or connecting from an airline flight. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 1,710 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 45 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 30 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 2 h 15 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 2.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 8.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| All year | Steady film, media and business travel. | Tell us both legs if you are returning the same week. |
| Winter | Vancouver residents head south for sun. | Book early for the holiday weeks. |
Your dates and group size for Los Angeles.