YYJ
Victoria International Airport
Victoria · CanadaICAO CYYJ
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is an airport serving Victoria, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 48° 38' 48.8" N, 123° 25' 33.6" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 meters) above sea level. With 8 direct destinations served by 5 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Vancouver (GMT-7).
Destinations
8
Airlines
5
Elevation ft
63/ 19m
America/Vancouver
GMT-7
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YYJ
ICAO Code
CYYJ
City
Victoria
Country
Canada
Elevation
63 ft
Local Time
09:28 AM (GMT-7)
Coordinates
Latitude:48.6469°
Longitude:-123.4260°
Popular Routes from YYJ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YVR | Vancouver, Canada | 39 mi | 0h 34m | short-haul | 16 kg | View |
| SFO | San Francisco, United States | 763 mi | 1h 57m | short-haul | 313 kg | View |
| YYC | Calgary, Canada | 453 mi | 1h 21m | short-haul | 186 kg | View |
| YYZ | Toronto, Canada | 2,100 mi | 4h 39m | medium-haul | 527 kg | View |
| LAS | Las Vegas, United States | 964 mi | 2h 29m | medium-haul | 242 kg | View |
| SEA | Seattle, United States | 98 mi | 0h 41m | short-haul | 40 kg | View |
| YEG | Edmonton, Canada | 536 mi | 1h 31m | short-haul | 220 kg | View |
| YLW | Kelowna, Canada | 204 mi | 0h 53m | short-haul | 84 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YYJ
5 active airlines serving Victoria International Airport.
Air Canada
ACCanada
Alaska Airlines
ASALASKA
Pacific Coastal Airline
8PCanada
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Victoria International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Harbor Airport | FRD | Friday Harbor | United States | 33 km |
| Orcas Island Airport | ESD | Eastsound | United States | 39 km |
| William R Fairchild International Airport | CLM | Port Angeles | United States | 59 km |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | Vancouver | Canada | 63 km |
| Nanaimo Airport | YCD | Nanaimo | Canada | 56 km |
| Vancouver Harbour Water Aerodrome | CXH | Vancouver | Canada | 76 km |
| Bellingham International Airport | BLI | Bellingham | United States | 67 km |
| Abbotsford Airport | YXX | Abbotsford | Canada | 89 km |
Other Airports in Canada
Abbotsford Airport
YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 48° 38' 48.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 123° 25' 33.6" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 48.646900
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -123.426003
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Vancouver
- UTC Offset
- GMT-7
- Current Local Time
- 09:28 AM
- Elevation (ft)
- 63 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 19 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Victoria International Airport?
The IATA code for Victoria International Airport is YYJ, and its ICAO code is CYYJ. The airport is located in Victoria, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YYJ?
There are 8 direct destinations available from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Victoria, Canada.
What airlines fly from YYJ?
There are 5 airlines operating from YYJ, including Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Pacific Coastal Airline, United Airlines, WestJet.
What timezone is Victoria International Airport in?
Victoria International Airport is in the America/Vancouver timezone (GMT-7). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Victoria International Airport?
Victoria International Airport sits at an elevation of 63 feet (19 meters) above sea level.
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