Originally Posted by
CZAMFlyer
I knew as soon as I read the original comment that somebody would forget to include the time it takes to drive from their starting point to YVR airport, arrive at least an hour ahead of the flight, fly to Edmonton and add the time it takes to disembark and travel home from YEG. Now add that to a 9-hour delay, and presto! likely 12 to 13 hours.
I would still take a "9 Hours flight", plus check in time instead of driving that route. The 12/13 hour drive is best case. That drive can turn into 15 to 20 hours or more very quickly.