Nonstop flight route between Palmer, Alaska, United States and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada:
Departure Airport:
(61°35'41"N by 149°5'18"W)
Arrival Airport:
(49°11'40"N by 123°11'2"W)
Distance from PAQ to YVR:
1,313.78 miles (2,114.31 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ), Palmer, Alaska, United States and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada would travel a Great Circle distance of 1,314 miles (or 2,114 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Palmer Municipal Airport and Vancouver International Airport, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PAQ / PAAQ |
| Airport Name: | Palmer Municipal Airport |
| Location: | Palmer, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 61°35'41"N by 149°5'18"W |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Palmer |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 242 feet (74 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PAQ |
| More Information: | PAQ Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | YVR / CYVR |
| Airport Name: | Vancouver International Airport |
| Location: | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| GPS Coordinates: | 49°11'40"N by 123°11'2"W |
| Area Served: | Metro Vancouver |
| Operator/Owner: | Transport Canada |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 14 feet (4 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 3 |
| View all routes: | Routes from YVR |
| More Information: | YVR Maps & Info |
Facts about Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ):
- The closest airport to Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is Wasilla Airport (WWA), which is located only 15 miles (24 kilometers) W of PAQ.
- Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) has 3 runways.
- Because of Palmer Municipal Airport's relatively low elevation of 242 feet, planes can take off or land at Palmer Municipal Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,515 miles (16,922 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Facts about Vancouver International Airport (YVR):
- Free high speed Wi-Fi internet access is available in the International and Domestic Terminals.
- The international and domestic terminals are served by YVR–Airport Station, a terminus station of the Canada Line.
- The closest airport to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Vancouver Harbour Water Airport (CXH), which is located only 8 miles (12 kilometers) NNE of YVR.
- Because of Vancouver International Airport's relatively low elevation of 14 feet, planes can take off or land at Vancouver International Airport at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- In 1927, Charles Lindbergh refused to include Vancouver in his North American tour because of the lack of a proper airport.
- Features that have been implemented throughout the Vancouver Airport to aid those with hearing loss include a public address system that is designed to reduce noise pollution for those with hearing aids.
- The furthest airport from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Tôlanaro Airport (FTU), which is located 10,685 miles (17,196 kilometers) away in Tôlanaro, Madagascar.
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has 3 runways.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 14.91 miles (23.99 km) W | Wasilla Airport (WWA) | Wasilla, Alaska, United States |     |
| 2 | 24.21 miles (38.95 km) W | Big Lake Airport (BGQ) | Big Lake, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 29.63 miles (47.68 km) SW | Bryant Army Airfield (FRN) | Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 33.43 miles (53.80 km) WNW | Willow Airport (WOW) | Willow, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 33.56 miles (54.01 km) SW | Elmendorf Air Force Base (EDF) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 36.32 miles (58.45 km) SW | Merrill Field (MRI) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 41.85 miles (67.35 km) SW | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) | Anchorage, Alaska, United States | |
| 8 | 59.82 miles (96.27 km) NNW | Talkeetna Airport (TKA) | Talkeetna, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 71.01 miles (114.27 km) WSW | Beluga Airport (BVU) | Beluga, Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 73.31 miles (117.97 km) WNW | Skwentna Airport (SKW) | Skwentna, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 76.78 miles (123.57 km) WSW | Tyonek Airport (TYE) | Tyonek, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 94.05 miles (151.36 km) ESE | Tatitlek Airport (TEK) | Tatitlek, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 99.29 miles (159.79 km) ESE | Valdez Airport (VDZ) | Valdez, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 100.84 miles (162.29 km) SW | Kenai Municipal Airport (ENA) | Kenai, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 101.21 miles (162.87 km) SW | Soldotna Airport (SXQ) | Soldotna, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,514.75 miles (16,921.81 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,493.67 miles (16,887.88 km) SSE | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,491.12 miles (16,883.78 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,458.70 miles (16,831.60 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,451.96 miles (16,820.75 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,358.20 miles (16,669.87 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,313.02 miles (16,597.16 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,243.85 miles (16,485.83 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,238.78 miles (16,477.69 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,233.83 miles (16,469.71 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,233.69 miles (16,469.48 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,229.26 miles (16,462.35 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,227.29 miles (16,459.19 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,211.35 miles (16,433.53 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,202.58 miles (16,419.42 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 7.63 miles (12.27 km) NNE | Vancouver Harbour Water Airport (CXH) | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 2 | 11.53 miles (18.56 km) SE | Boundary Bay Airport (YDT) | Delta, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 3 | 21.32 miles (34.31 km) E | Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (YPK) | Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 4 | 23.25 miles (37.41 km) SSW | Mayne Island Water Aerodrome (YAV) | Miner's Bay, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 5 | 24.84 miles (39.98 km) SE | Blaine Municipal Airport (BWS) | Blaine, Washington, United States | |
| 6 | 27.79 miles (44.73 km) SSW | Ganges Water Aerodrome (YGG) | Ganges, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 7 | 30.28 miles (48.74 km) NW | Sechelt Aerodrome (YHS) | Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 8 | 31.02 miles (49.92 km) S | Bedwell Harbour Water Aerodrome (YBW) | Bedwell Harbour, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 9 | 32.50 miles (52.31 km) WSW | Nanaimo Airport (YCD) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 10 | 33.98 miles (54.69 km) W | Nanaimo Harbour Water Airport (ZNA) | Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 11 | 35.84 miles (57.68 km) SSE | Orcas Island Airport (ESD) | Eastsound, Washington, United States | |
| 12 | 38.64 miles (62.18 km) SW | Duncan Airport (DUQ) | Duncan, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 13 | 39.06 miles (62.86 km) ESE | Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) | Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 14 | 39.39 miles (63.39 km) SSW | Victoria International Airport (YYJ) | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | |
| 15 | 40.39 miles (64.99 km) SE | Bellingham International Airport (BLI) | Bellingham, Washington, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,685.05 miles (17,195.88 km) SSE | Tôlanaro Airport (FTU) | Tôlanaro, Madagascar | |
| 2 | 10,622.83 miles (17,095.75 km) SSE | Ampanihy Airport (AMP) | Ampanihy, Madagascar | |
| 3 | 10,578.43 miles (17,024.29 km) ESE | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,566.09 miles (17,004.43 km) ESE | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,565.23 miles (17,003.05 km) ESE | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,537.52 miles (16,958.45 km) ESE | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,532.95 miles (16,951.09 km) ESE | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,527.68 miles (16,942.62 km) SE | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 9 | 10,514.72 miles (16,921.76 km) SE | Richards Bay Airport (RCB) | Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 10 | 10,509.44 miles (16,913.26 km) S | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 11 | 10,503.07 miles (16,903.02 km) SE | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 12 | 10,479.89 miles (16,865.71 km) SE | Hluhluwe Airport (HLW) | Hluhluwe, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,479.82 miles (16,865.59 km) S | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 14 | 10,450.26 miles (16,818.02 km) ESE | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,448.77 miles (16,815.63 km) S | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |