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Our Recommendation
9.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is premier for this polar-adjacent route, offering front-row seats to the Greenland ice sheet, Baffin Island's fjords, and the majestic Canadian Rockies while minimizing sun glare.

Right Side Highlights
9.2
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Greenland Ice Cap

Unparalleled views of the massive inland ice sheet, deep crevasses, and glacial flows into the sea.

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Baffin Island

Rugged Arctic wilderness featuring dramatic fjords and frozen tundra across the Canadian territory of Nunavut.

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Northern Lights

Prime viewing for the Aurora Borealis on winter or overnight flights over high northern latitudes.

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BC Coast Mountains

Dense evergreen forests and glaciated peaks of the Pacific Ranges as you enter British Columbia airspace.

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Vancouver Harbor

Potential views of the city skyline, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains if landing from the east.

The right side provides cooler, indirect light ideal for photography. Watch for the dramatic transition from the Atlantic to the jagged coast of Greenland about 4 hours into the flight. On winter flights, keep your eyes peeled for the Aurora Borealis over the Arctic Circle.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Atlantic Crossing

Vast ocean views with potential iceberg sightings near the Labrador Sea depending on the specific flight path.

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Prairie Landscapes

Geometric agricultural fields of the Canadian interior visible as you move west from the Hudson Bay area.

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Southern Rockies

Stunning views of the jagged peaks and turquoise glacial lakes near the US-Canada border region.

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Gulf Islands

Picturesque island chains in the Salish Sea during the final descent into Vancouver International Airport.

Expect bright sunlight for most of the flight as you travel westward. This side is great for seeing the southern periphery of the Rockies and the lush islands of the Salish Sea during the final approach, though glare can be an issue for photography.

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Route Information

Distance: 8,062 km (5,009 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 29 min

Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)

Route Type: International

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