AC 8479 Yellowknife to Vancouver Flight Status

Air Canada Flight AC8479 from Yellowknife Airport YZF to Vancouver International Airport YVR is not scheduled for today June 20th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on February 28th, 2026.
Check the table below for AC8479's most recent flight history:

AC 8479 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Feb 28 17:39 18:56
Landed
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Feb 27 18:04 19:18
Landed
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Feb 26 20:20 21:32
Delayed
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Feb 25 17:35 18:50
Landed
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Feb 24 19:04 20:11
Delayed
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Air Canada AC 8479 Yellowknife to Vancouver Flight Information

Air Canada Flight AC8479 connects Yellowknife, Canada to Vancouver, Canada, taking off from Yellowknife Airport YZF and landing at Vancouver International Airport YVR.

How long is the AC8479 flight from Yellowknife to Vancouver?

The average flight time from Yellowknife to Vancouver is 2 hours and 13 minutes. The flight distance is 1570 km / 975 miles and the average flight speed is 706 km/h / 438 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of Air Canada Flight AC8479 Yellowknife to Vancouver?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for Air Canada Flight AC8479 is 4.4/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

Which terminal is the flight AC8479 arriving at?

Flight AC8479 arrives at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) Terminal M.

When was the latest AC8479 flight?

The latest flight took off on Sunday, March 1st, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 18:56.

How else can the flight AC8479 be referenced as?

This Air Canada flight can also be referenced as ACA8479, AC 8479, ACA 8479.

How often is flight AC8479 delayed?

On average, 40% of all AC8479 flights are delayed. The average delay is 86 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AC8479 flight or baggage issues?

If your AC8479 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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AC8479 and Yellowknife YZF to Vancouver YVR Flights

Flight AC8479 is code-shared by 1 airline using the flight number UA8627

Other flights departing from Yellowknife YZF: 4N870, AC8477

Other flights arriving at Vancouver YVR: AC7054, AC1301, AC7765, PB7765

All flights connecting Yellowknife YZF to Vancouver YVR.

AC8479 Air Canada Flight: Yellowknife to Vancouver Route Map

AC8479 Air Canada Flight Map: Yellowknife to Vancouver
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