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IAH → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more consistent and dramatic sequence of mountain vistas, including the Tetons and Glacier National Park, followed by a stunning approach over the Gulf Islands.
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Texas Panhandle
Rugged canyons and the vast, flat expanses of the southern plains.
Grand Teton Range
The sharp, jagged peaks of Wyoming's most iconic mountain range.
Glacier National Park
High-altitude views of alpine lakes and remaining glaciers near the border.
Gulf Islands
A beautiful aerial perspective of the forested islands in the Salish Sea on final approach.
Choose a seat well behind the wing for unobstructed views of the Rockies. For evening flights, this side offers spectacular sunsets over the Pacific horizon as you enter British Columbia airspace. Watch for the distinctive shape of Mount Baker near the US-Canada border.
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Nebraska Sandhills
The unique rolling textures and circular irrigation patterns of the Great Plains.
Canadian Rockies
Distant but majestic views of the eastern slopes of the Rockies toward Banff.
Downtown Vancouver
A bird's-eye view of the city's glass skyscrapers and Stanley Park during the descent.
North Shore Mountains
The dramatic backdrop of Grouse Mountain and The Lions as the plane turns toward YVR.
Sit on the right for the best chance of seeing the Vancouver city skyline and the North Shore Mountains if the flight approaches YVR from the east. In the morning, this side provides the best lighting for photography without the sun shining directly into the window.
Book Hotels in VancouverDistance: 3,169 km (1,969 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 44 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: International
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