Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Juneau to Vancouver. While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more varied and visually engaging views of the transition from open water to mountains to urban landscape. The descent into Vancouver captures more distinct geographical features in a single sequence.

During takeoff from Juneau International (JNU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the immediate departure corridor over Gastineau Channel and the Chilkat Range to the west. You'll see the dramatic glaciated peaks and the channel's waterway as you climb out, with excellent views of Juneau's island setting. Notable sights include: Gastineau Channel, Chilkat Range, Auke Bay, Mendenhall Glacier valley.

When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides the best views during approach to YVR. You'll see the North Shore Mountains across Burrard Inlet, the Strait of Georgia, and Vancouver's urban landscape as you descend into the lower mainland. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains, Burrard Inlet, Strait of Georgia, Vancouver downtown and harbor.

The flight from Juneau International (JNU) to Vancouver International (YVR) takes 2h 15m.

Inside Passage waterway system, Alexander Archipelago islands, Clarence Strait, Hecate Strait, Queen Charlotte Sound, coastal British Columbia fjords and inlets, Haida Gwaii visible to the west on clear days