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Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Prince Rupert Airport (Prince Pupert)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Coast Mountain Range, featuring massive glaciers, deep fjords, and the pristine wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest.
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Vancouver Skyline
Unmatched views of Stanley Park, the Lions Gate Bridge, and downtown Vancouver during the initial climb.
Coast Mountain Glaciers
Continuous views of the Pacific Ranges featuring alpine glaciers and jagged granite spires.
Great Bear Rainforest
One of the world's largest remaining tracts of unspoiled temperate rainforest and deep glacial fjords.
Prince Rupert Harbour
A view of the bustling industrial port, rail terminals, and the town of Prince Rupert on the final descent.
Sit on the right for the most dramatic scenery. Morning flights provide the best lighting for the mountains as the sun is behind the aircraft. Keep an eye out for Knight Inlet, one of the longest fjords on the coast. During winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly breathtaking under clear skies.
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Gulf Islands
A dense archipelago of forested islands scattered across the Salish Sea shortly after takeoff.
Vancouver Island Range
Distant views of the snowy peaks along the central spine of Vancouver Island to the west.
Queen Charlotte Sound
The transition from protected straits to the vast, open horizon of the North Pacific Ocean.
The left side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Pacific. On the approach to Prince Rupert, you will see the rugged coastline of Digby Island and the Hecate Strait. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut down on water reflections.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 755 km (469 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 16 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: YPR (54.2860984802, -130.445007324)
Route Type: Domestic
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