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YVR → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the high-altitude peaks of the Southern Rockies, including the Banff area and the iconic Mount Baker shortly after departure from Vancouver.
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Mount Baker
On clear days, the massive ice-capped volcano in Washington State is visible to the south shortly after takeoff.
Banff & The Rockies
Direct views of the most famous peaks in the Canadian Rockies, including the areas around Canmore and Banff.
Calgary Skyline
As you cross the foothills, the urban center of Calgary and the Bow River are often visible to the south.
Prairie Horizons
Experience the legendary 'Living Skies' of Saskatchewan with an unobstructed view of the southern horizon.
The right side is the 'photographer's choice' for mountain peaks. In winter, the snow-covered Rockies are breathtaking under the morning sun. Note that because you are flying east, the sun will be on the right side for most of the day; high-quality sunglasses are recommended to combat the intense glare off the wings and clouds.
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Coast Mountains
Aerial views of the rugged Garibaldi Provincial Park and the snowy peaks north of the flight path.
Columbia Icefield
Glacial expanses and the northern reaches of the Selkirk Mountains visible during the transition to the prairies.
The Great Divide
Watch the dramatic landscape shift from jagged rock to the vast, flat patchwork of the Canadian Prairies.
Lake Manitoba
On the descent into Winnipeg, the massive northern lakes provide a stunning blue contrast to the green and gold fields.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening flights to avoid direct sun glare. This side provides the best view of the transition into the Manitoba lake country during the final 30 minutes of the flight. Watch for the aurora borealis if flying late at night during peak solar activity.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,864 km (1,158 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 29 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: Domestic
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