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YXE → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (Saskatoon) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers unparalleled views of the iconic Canadian Rockies, the sprawling Okanagan Valley lakes, and a potential sighting of Mount Baker during the descent into Vancouver.
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Prairie Mosaic
Geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Banff National Park
Jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies including Mount Assiniboine in the distance.
Okanagan Valley
Deep blue waters of Lake Okanagan surrounded by vineyards and semi-arid hills.
Mount Baker
On clear days, the massive white cone of this Washington State volcano dominates the southern horizon.
Fraser Valley
Lush green farmland and the winding Fraser River as the plane begins its final approach.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be behind you. Look for the transition from flat prairies to the sudden wall of the Rockies near the Alberta border. Use a polarized lens for photos to cut through the haze over the mountains.
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North Saskatchewan River
Follow the silver ribbons of the river system carving through the plains.
Mount Robson
The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is often visible to the northwest.
Columbia Icefield
Massive glaciers and icefields visible in the distance between Banff and Jasper.
Coast Mountains
Dense evergreen forests and granite peaks as the flight nears the Pacific coast.
Howe Sound
Dramatic fjords and island chains north of Vancouver during the arrival circuit.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid direct glare. It provides a better perspective of the vastness of the northern wilderness and the intricate coastline of the Georgia Strait if the plane loops north for landing.
Book Hotels in VancouverDistance: 1,205 km (749 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: YXE (52.170799255371094, -106.6999969482422)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: Domestic
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