AC 8478 Vancouver to Yellowknife Flight Status

Air Canada Flight AC8478 from Vancouver International Airport YVR to Yellowknife Airport YZF is not scheduled for today June 3rd, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on February 28th, 2026.
Check the table below for AC8478's most recent flight history:

AC 8478 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Feb 28 13:19 16:26
Landed
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Feb 27 14:04 17:11
Landed Late
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Feb 26 16:15 19:20
Delayed
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Feb 25 13:34 16:36
Landed
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Feb 24 15:05 18:10
Delayed
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Air Canada AC 8478 Vancouver to Yellowknife Flight Information

Air Canada Flight AC8478 connects Vancouver, Canada to Yellowknife, Canada, taking off from Vancouver International Airport YVR and landing at Yellowknife Airport YZF.

How long is the AC8478 flight from Vancouver to Yellowknife?

The average flight time from Vancouver to Yellowknife is 2 hours and 6 minutes. The flight distance is 1570 km / 975 miles and the average flight speed is 747 km/h / 464 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air Canada Flight AC8478 Vancouver to Yellowknife?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air Canada Flight AC8478 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AC8478 flight?

The latest flight took off on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 16:26.

How else can the flight AC8478 be referenced as?

This Air Canada flight can also be referenced as ACA8478, AC 8478, ACA 8478.

How often is flight AC8478 delayed?

On average, 60% of all AC8478 flights are delayed. The average delay is 58 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AC8478 flight or baggage issues?

If your AC8478 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

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AC8478 and Vancouver YVR to Yellowknife YZF Flights

Flight AC8478 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number UA8583

Other flights departing from Vancouver YVR: F82804, AC7326, AS2311, AC238

Other flights arriving at Yellowknife YZF: AC8480, AC8480

All flights connecting Vancouver YVR to Yellowknife YZF.

AC8478 Air Canada Flight: Vancouver to Yellowknife Route Map

AC8478 Air Canada Flight Map: Vancouver to Yellowknife
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