YVR → LHR

North Shore Mountains

Immediate views of the rugged peaks and deep fjords of British Columbia right after takeoff from YVR.

Hudson Bay

Crossing the vast, often ice-choked waters of northern Canada, offering a desolate and beautiful arctic landscape.

Greenland Ice Sheet

Spectacular aerial vistas of massive glaciers, deep blue meltwater lakes, and the jagged eastern coastline.

Scottish Highlands

As the flight enters UK airspace, look for the rolling green hills and lochs of northern Scotland.

London Skyline

On the standard 'River' approach to LHR, the left side captures the Shard, Tower Bridge, and the City of London.

Vancouver Cityscape

A stunning view of downtown Vancouver, Stanley Park, and the Burrard Inlet during the initial climb.

Mount Baker

On clear days, the massive snow-capped volcano in Washington state is visible to the south shortly after takeoff.

Atlantic Horizon

Prime positioning for viewing the sunrise over the North Atlantic as the plane heads eastward toward Europe.

Windsor Castle

During the final descent into Heathrow from the west, the right side often gets a clear view of the royal residence.

English Countryside

Quaint views of the patchwork fields and historic villages of the Home Counties before landing.