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YYZ → YVR
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides an unparalleled panorama of the Canadian Shield and a direct view into the heart of the high Rockies near Banff and Jasper.
Georgian Bay
The 30,000 Islands and the rugged, granite landscape of the Canadian Shield.
Lake Superior
The vast, deep blue expanse of the largest Great Lake along its wild northern shore.
Lake Winnipeg
Expansive views of the southern basin of Manitoba's massive inland sea.
Canadian Rockies
Direct views of the iconic Banff and Jasper mountain ranges and their glacial peaks.
Coastal Ranges
The dense forests and sharp glaciated ridges of the British Columbia interior.
This is the premier side for the most dramatic mountain views. For the best photography, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Rockies' east-facing slopes. Watch for the 'Rocky Mountain Wall' where the flat prairies suddenly transition into 10,000-foot peaks near Calgary.
Lake Huron
Views of the Bruce Peninsula and the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Great Lakes.
Prairie Patchwork
The geometric symmetry of the agricultural heartlands across the US-Canada border.
Glacier National Park
Dramatic snowy peaks and deep glacial valleys near the Montana-Alberta border.
Mount Baker
The towering, ice-clad stratovolcano visible on the southern horizon during descent.
Fraser River Delta
The winding silt-filled river meeting the Pacific Ocean as you touch down in Vancouver.
The left side is ideal for spotting Mount Baker's peak during the final 30 minutes of the flight. On late afternoon departures, this side will face the setting sun, which provides beautiful golden hour lighting but can cause intense glare; keep your window shade ready.
Distance: 3,346 km (2,079 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 56 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Route Type: Domestic
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