Edmonton to Victoria is 535 miles (861 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
The right side holds the advantage through the long cruise segment, where the flight path crosses the southern Canadian Rockies near Golden and the Columbia Mountains, then the Coast Mountains near Garibaldi, before descending toward the Gulf Islands — a sustained stretch of dramatic peaks and ranges that the left side largely misses until the final approach.
Flight Path
Purcell and Selkirk Mountains near Golden BC, the Columbia River valley, the interior BC plateau near Kamloops, and the Coast Mountains before the descent toward the Strait of Georgia
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YEG
RIGHTDeparting on runway 20, the initial climb tracks over south Edmonton before the turn onto the southwest course, putting the North Saskatchewan River valley and downtown Edmonton's towers on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows flat suburban grid and farmland with no distinguishing features.
Landing at YYJ
LEFTOn the standard westbound approach to runway 27, the final descent crosses Haro Strait with the San Juan Islands and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains of Washington State visible off the left side. The right side faces the Gulf Islands and mainland BC coast, which is scenic but hazier and less dramatic than the Olympics.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Victoria International (YYJ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Victoria. The right side holds the advantage through the long cruise segment, where the flight path crosses the southern Canadian Rockies near Golden and the Columbia Mountains, then the Coast Mountains near Garibaldi, before descending toward the Gulf Islands — a sustained stretch of dramatic peaks and ranges that the left side largely misses until the final approach.
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 on runway 20, the initial climb tracks over south Edmonton before the turn onto the southwest course, putting the North Saskatchewan River valley and downtown Edmonton's towers on the right side of the aircraft. The left side mostly shows flat suburban grid and farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley, downtown Edmonton skyline, Edmonton's river valley parks, patchwork prairie farmland.
What can I see when landing at Victoria International in Victoria?
When landing at Victoria International (YYJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the standard westbound approach to runway 27, the final descent crosses Haro Strait with the San Juan Islands and the snow-capped Olympic Mountains of Washington State visible off the left side. The right side faces the Gulf Islands and mainland BC coast, which is scenic but hazier and less dramatic than the Olympics. Notable sights include: San Juan Islands, Olympic Mountains, Haro Strait, Saanich Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Victoria?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Victoria International (YYJ) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 535 miles (861 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edmonton to Victoria flight path pass over?
Purcell and Selkirk Mountains near Golden BC, the Columbia River valley, the interior BC plateau near Kamloops, and the Coast Mountains before the descent toward the Strait of Georgia