Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Puerto Vallarta to Vancouver. While takeoff favors the right for immediate coastal scenery, the landing approach on left seats provides more sustained dramatic views of the North Shore Mountains and water features. Left seats also capture the Strait of Georgia crossing during cruise altitude, making it the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. PVR typically departs to the north or northwest. Right-side seats offer immediate views of Banderas Bay and the Pacific coastline as the aircraft climbs. Left seats face inland toward the Sierra Madre foothills with less dramatic scenery during initial climb. Notable sights include: Banderas Bay (immediate offshore water), Puerto Vallarta city grid along the coast, Sierra Madre Occidental ridgeline to the east, Pacific Ocean extending to the horizon.

When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR typically lands on runways 26L/26R (westbound) or 08L/08R (eastbound). On westbound approaches, left seats face north toward the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet. On eastbound approaches, left seats still capture the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island. Left consistently offers water and mountain views; right faces the urban sprawl of suburban Vancouver. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks), Burrard Inlet, Strait of Georgia, Vancouver Island (distant, southern horizon).

The flight from Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) to Vancouver International (YVR) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Pacific Ocean northwest from PVR, passing west of the Baja California peninsula (visible as a distant landmass on the left during early cruise). The route then tracks north-northwest over open ocean. Around the midpoint near 30°N latitude, the California coast becomes visible on the left (distant), with the Sierra Nevada range visible inland. Continuing north, the Oregon and Washington coasts appear on the left during descent. The Cascade Range becomes visible inland to the east. The final approach crosses the Strait of Georgia with Vancouver Island on the left and the North Shore Mountains on the right, converging toward YVR.