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FRA → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
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.
Greenland Ice Cap
Unparalleled views of the massive inland ice sheet, deep crevasses, and glacial flows into the sea.
Baffin Island
Rugged Arctic wilderness featuring dramatic fjords and frozen tundra across the Canadian territory of Nunavut.
Northern Lights
Prime viewing for the Aurora Borealis on winter or overnight flights over high northern latitudes.
BC Coast Mountains
Dense evergreen forests and glaciated peaks of the Pacific Ranges as you enter British Columbia airspace.
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.
Atlantic Crossing
Vast ocean views with potential iceberg sightings near the Labrador Sea depending on the specific flight path.
Prairie Landscapes
Geometric agricultural fields of the Canadian interior visible as you move west from the Hudson Bay area.
Southern Rockies
Stunning views of the jagged peaks and turquoise glacial lakes near the US-Canada border region.
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.
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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