Air Freight Route

VancouverAnchorage

YVR
ANC
Distance
2,129 km
Air Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Flights

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Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

YV
Origin Airport

Vancouver

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Sheltered deep-water berths capable of handling neo-Panamax container vessels
  • Direct on-dock rail facilities connecting to national Class I rail networks for transcontinental service
  • Advanced container terminals with automated container-handling equipment
  • Comprehensive bulk and breakbulk terminals for grain, coal, potash, and forest products

Key Exports

Forest products (lumber, pulp, paper)Coal and metallurgical coalGrain and agricultural productsPotash and other mineral fertilizersContainerized manufactured goods and machinery

Export Compliance

Traders must ensure compliance with Canadian sanctions and export control rules, particularly for strategic goods and sensitive technologies.

AN
Destination Airport

Anchorage

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Two long-range runways capable of handling long-haul cargo aircraft
  • Dedicated air cargo terminals with temperature-controlled storage facilities
  • 24/7 operations with expedited transit for international freighter traffic
  • Integrated road links to Alaska’s surface transport corridors

Key Imports

Consumer goods and retail merchandise for the Alaska marketMachinery, vehicles, and industrial suppliesFood products and agricultural commoditiesE‑commerce and express parcels consolidated via international air cargo

Import Regulations

All arriving shipments are subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection and must be fully manifested.

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