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AMS â YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the massive Greenland Ice Sheet and the dramatic Coast Mountains during the descent into Vancouver.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
A breathtaking view of the vast, white interior ice cap and deep blue glacial crevasses.
Arctic Archipelago
Fly over the remote and desolate beauty of Canada's high Arctic islands.
Great Slave Lake
Look down upon one of the world's deepest and largest freshwater lakes in the Northwest Territories.
Coast Mountains
Incredible close-up views of the glaciated peaks and alpine lakes of the Pacific Ranges.
Vancouver Approach
Panoramic views of the Burrard Inlet, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains.
The right side is the winner for the approach into YVR. Most flights arrive from the north, providing a stunning view of the city and mountains. Be prepared for high-contrast lighting over Greenland; polarized sunglasses will help reduce the glare from the ice.
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North Sea Coast
View the intricate Dutch coastline and North Sea wind farms shortly after takeoff from Amsterdam.
Scottish Highlands
Aerial views of the rugged Shetland Islands and the northern reaches of Scotland.
Southern Greenland
Stunning vistas of jagged fjords and floating icebergs along the southern tip of the island.
Baffin Island
Cross the frozen coast of Nunavut featuring deep inlets and massive sea ice formations.
Canadian Shield
An endless mosaic of lakes and boreal forest stretching across Northern Canada.
The Rockies
Distant views of the snow-capped Canadian Rocky Mountains as the flight enters British Columbia.
Choose the left side if you want to avoid direct sunlight on this westbound flight. You will get excellent views of the southern Greenland coast and the transition from the Arctic tundra to the dense forests of the Canadian interior.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 7,707 km (4,789 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 4 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: International
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