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YLW → YXY
Which side of the plane to sit from Kelowna International Airport (Kelowna) to Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (Whitehorse)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic perspective of the Coast Mountains' icefields, the unique volcanic features of Mount Edziza, and the stunning glacial blues of Atlin Lake upon descent.
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Coast Mountain Range
Continuous views of rugged, snow-capped peaks and massive icefields as you fly north along the edge of the range.
Mount Edziza Park
Observe a spectacular volcanic plateau featuring cinder cones and unique lava flows in the remote northern wilderness.
Atlin Lake
Known as the 'Switzerland of the North,' this massive turquoise lake is framed by glaciers and steep mountain walls.
Llewellyn Glacier
A massive outlet glacier of the Juneau Icefield visible just before crossing the border into the Yukon.
Book a window seat on the left for afternoon or evening flights to see the sun hitting the glaciers without facing direct glare. This side is also superior for spotting the transition from the green forests of BC to the subarctic tundra of the Yukon.
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Williston Lake
View the massive reach of BC's largest reservoir, created by the W.A.C. Bennett Dam on the Peace River.
Omineca Mountains
Remote and ancient mountain ranges characterized by deep valleys and high alpine plateaus.
Teslin Lake
A long, narrow waterway that served as a historic route for gold seekers heading toward the Klondike.
Boreal Forest Vastness
Uninterrupted views of the 'Spruce Ocean,' showing the immense scale of the northern Canadian wilderness.
The right side is best for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the northern Rockies. It offers a better view of the vast river networks and the sprawling interior plateaus of northern British Columbia.
Book Hotels in WhitehorseDistance: 1,546 km (961 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: YLW (49.9561004639, -119.377998352)
Arrival: YXY (60.7095985413, -135.067001343)
Route Type: Domestic
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