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YLW → YYJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Kelowna International Airport (Kelowna) to Victoria International Airport (Victoria)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an iconic perspective of the glaciated Mt. Baker and the stunning archipelago of the San Juan and southern Gulf Islands during the descent.
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Mt. Baker
The massive, snow-covered stratovolcano in Washington state is clearly visible throughout the middle segment of the flight.
Manning Provincial Park
Deep green valleys and the rugged peaks of the North Cascade mountains stretch out toward the US border.
Fraser Valley Farmland
The geometric patterns of the fertile Abbotsford and Chilliwack agricultural lands create a colorful patchwork below.
San Juan Islands
A breathtaking view of the American San Juan Islands as the aircraft prepares for its final descent into Victoria.
Boundary Bay
The unique geographic anomaly of Point Roberts and the sweeping curve of the bay's coastline.
Book an early morning flight for the best lighting on Mt. Baker without the afternoon haze. Keep your camera ready as soon as you cross the mountains after Princeton, as the volcano appears suddenly. If flying in winter, the contrast between the snowy peaks and the green Fraser Valley is spectacular.
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Okanagan Lake
Excellent views of the southern end of the lake and the city of Kelowna immediately after takeoff.
Coquihalla Pass
The steep, dramatic mountain terrain and winding highway corridors through the heart of the Cascades.
Metro Vancouver
Panoramic distant views of the Vancouver skyline, the North Shore mountains, and the busy Port of Vancouver.
Strait of Georgia
The vast blue expanse separating the mainland from Vancouver Island, dotted with white-capped waves and ferries.
Gulf Islands
Aerial views of Galiano, Mayne, and Salt Spring Islands with their hidden coves and forested ridges.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to witness the sun dipping into the Pacific Ocean over the Georgia Strait. During the descent, watch for the BC Ferries crossing the water between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay—they look like tiny white toys from this altitude.
Book Hotels in VictoriaDistance: 328 km (204 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 33 min
Departure: YLW (49.9561004639, -119.377998352)
Arrival: YYJ (48.646900177, -123.426002502)
Route Type: Domestic
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