Vancouver to London flight compensation
You could be owed £520 under UK261 — but only if your airline is UK/EU-based. Tell us the airline above to be sure.
Methodology: distance is computed from airport coordinates using great-circle math; jurisdiction and scenario amounts are generated by DelayPayer's rules engine for this airport pair.
Sources and review: official regulator guidance is summarized from EU261, UK261, U.S. DOT, and Canada CTA/APPR sources. Last reviewed June 2026; author: FlightComp editorial desk; reviewer: Passenger-rights policy review.
What you're owed on YVR–LHR, by situation
Assuming the disruption was within the airline's control. Figures are computed for this exact 7,578 km route under UK261 (United Kingdom).
| If your flight was… | Verdict | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delayed 3–4 hours | Possibly owed | £260 |
| Delayed 5+ hours | Possibly owed | £520 |
| Cancelled (short notice) | Possibly owed | £520 |
| Overbooked / bumped | Likely owed | £520 |
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Your final destination, not a connection.
Arrival delay is what counts — not how late you took off.
Cancellations told 14+ days ahead aren't compensated.
Only matters for flights arriving INTO the EU/UK from outside.
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UK261 — your full rights
£220 / £350 / £520 by distance, for delays of 3+ hours. Care, refunds, deadlines and how to claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How much compensation for a delayed YVR-LHR flight?
For an airline-caused delay of 3+ hours you are likely owed £520 under UK261 (United Kingdom), because YVR-LHR is a 7,578 km flight. On this long-haul route a 3-4 hour delay is paid at half rate; 4+ hours pays the full amount.
Which law covers a YVR-LHR flight?
Your flight arrives in the UK. UK261 applies only if the airline is UK or EU-based — tell us the airline to be sure.
How far is YVR to LHR?
The great-circle distance is 7,578 km (4,709 miles) — and that distance is exactly what sets the EU261/UK261 compensation band.