Flights Frankfurt → Vancouver
FRA → YVR
Route overview
The flight route connects Frankfurt, Germany, with Vancouver, Canada, using a mix of Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 767 aircraft. The destination airport in Vancouver sees over 26 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports for international travel in North America.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Vancouver (YVR) route is operated by Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Vancouver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Vancouver: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Vancouver (YVR) heads north-west for about 8,063 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 30m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Vancouver it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating FRA-YVR
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Frequently asked questions about FRA-YVR
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Air Canada, Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Frankfurt-Vancouver route is about 8,063 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
