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YWL → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Williams Lake Airport (Williams Lake) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior perspective of the high alpine glaciers of the Coast Mountains and a dramatic reveal of the Vancouver skyline against the backdrop of Mount Baker during the final descent.
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Cariboo Plateau
Expansive views of the rolling ranch lands and dense coniferous forests characteristic of the BC Interior.
Marble Range
A unique mountain range north of Clinton known for its distinctive limestone peaks and jagged ridges.
Mamquam Icefield
Glacial vistas and frozen expanses located just east of Squamish as you transition toward the coast.
Mount Garibaldi
A massive, potentially active stratovolcano that dominates the skyline with its jagged, snow-covered peak.
Greater Vancouver
Breathtaking views of the urban sprawl, Burnaby's Metrotown, and the distant, towering Mount Baker.
Sit on the left for the best morning light on the mountains. During the final approach into YVR, this side provides an excellent view of the North Shore mountains and the Fraser Valley. Look for the white cone of Mount Baker in Washington state on clear days.
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Fraser River Canyon
The dramatic deep-cut valley where the Fraser River carves through the rugged mountain terrain.
South Chilcotin Mountains
Vibrant, multi-colored alpine slopes and remote wilderness peaks stretching toward the horizon.
Howe Sound
North America's southernmost fjord, featuring steep cliffs and emerald waters dotted with islands.
The Lions Peaks
The iconic twin peaks (The Lions) that stand guard over Vancouver's North Shore.
Salish Sea
Views of the Strait of Georgia, the Gulf Islands, and the busy shipping lanes entering the Port of Vancouver.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunset over the Pacific on late afternoon flights. It offers a fantastic view of the BC Ferries crossing Howe Sound and the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus if the plane approaches from the west.
Book Hotels in VancouverDistance: 342 km (213 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: YWL (52.1831016541, -122.054000854)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: Domestic
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