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YLW → YQF
Which side of the plane to sit from Kelowna International Airport (Kelowna) to Red Deer Regional Airport (Red Deer Industrial)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains and the dramatic glaciers of Rogers Pass, staying clear of direct sun glare during most eastbound flight times.
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Monashee Mountains
Deeply forested valleys and sharp ridges that mark the first major mountain barrier after leaving Kelowna.
Glacier National Park
Spectacular views of Rogers Pass and the massive Illecillewaet Glacier clinging to high peaks.
Revelstoke Area
The winding Columbia River and the steep slopes of Mount Revelstoke National Park.
The Icefields
Distant views of the massive limestone peaks near the northern reaches of Banff National Park.
For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you. This side provides a better angle for viewing the most iconic peaks of the Canadian Rockies and the glaciers of the interior ranges without the harsh glare of the southern sun.
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Kalamalka Lake
A stunning turquoise marl lake visible immediately after takeoff if departing to the north.
Upper Arrow Lake
A long, fjord-like lake that stretches through the deep valleys of the Kootenay region.
Big White Ski Resort
View the white-capped runs and the village of one of BC's premier alpine destinations.
Alberta Foothills
Watch the mountains abruptly flatten into the rolling ranch lands of Central Alberta during the descent.
The right side is excellent for seeing the transition between the Okanagan Valley and the Monashee range. During afternoon flights, be prepared for significant sun glare; keep your window shade partially closed until you cross the Rocky Mountain foothills.
Book Hotels in Red Deer IndustrialDistance: 456 km (283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: YLW (49.9561004639, -119.377998352)
Arrival: YQF (52.18220138549805, -113.8939971923828)
Route Type: Domestic
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