The right side offers a continuous string of terrain highlights — Rocky Mountain foothills on departure, the Rockies and Baja California coastline during cruise, and a scenic mountain-and-bay approach into Puerto Vallarta — while the left side is dominated by flat prairie and open ocean.
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Flight Path
Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta is 2,297 miles (3,697 km), a flight of about 5 hours 5 minutes.
Northern Rocky Mountains through Montana and Idaho, the Great Salt Lake basin, and the Gulf of California separating Baja California from mainland Mexico
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YEG
RIGHTDeparting YEG on runway 20 southwest, the right side faces the Canadian Rockies foothills rising on the horizon while the left side shows only the flat prairie around Edmonton. As the climb continues south, the right side keeps the mountain wall in view longer.
Landing at PVR
RIGHTLanding on runway 04 at PVR, the approach comes in from over the Pacific to the southwest, so the right side (facing northeast/east) has the dramatic view of the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills dropping into Bahía de Banderas and the Puerto Vallarta shoreline. The left side only sees open ocean during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta. The right side offers a continuous string of terrain highlights — Rocky Mountain foothills on departure, the Rockies and Baja California coastline during cruise, and a scenic mountain-and-bay approach into Puerto Vallarta — while the left side is dominated by flat prairie and open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?
During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YEG on runway 20 southwest, the right side faces the Canadian Rockies foothills rising on the horizon while the left side shows only the flat prairie around Edmonton. As the climb continues south, the right side keeps the mountain wall in view longer. Notable sights include: Edmonton city grid, North Saskatchewan River, distant Rocky Mountain foothills to the west.
What can I see when landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
When landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Landing on runway 04 at PVR, the approach comes in from over the Pacific to the southwest, so the right side (facing northeast/east) has the dramatic view of the Sierra Madre Occidental foothills dropping into Bahía de Banderas and the Puerto Vallarta shoreline. The left side only sees open ocean during final approach. Notable sights include: Bahía de Banderas, Sierra Madre Occidental foothills, Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica coastline, Marina Vallarta.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) takes about 5 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,297 miles (3,697 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edmonton to Puerto Vallarta flight path pass over?
Northern Rocky Mountains through Montana and Idaho, the Great Salt Lake basin, and the Gulf of California separating Baja California from mainland Mexico