Kelowna to Edmonton is 340 miles (547 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The left side wins because it captures the only real terrain drama of the flight — Okanagan Lake and its mountain flanks on departure — while the right side is dominated by flat interior plateau and prairie for most of the route with little variation.
Flight Path
BC interior plateau and forested ranges of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains give way to the flat agricultural plains of west-central Alberta as the route approaches Edmonton.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YLW
LEFTDeparting Kelowna on runway 34, the climb-out tracks north over Okanagan Lake, and the left side gives a clear view down the lake toward the steep, forested slopes of Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park and the West Kelowna benches. The right side mostly shows the city grid of Kelowna itself, which is pleasant but less dramatic than the lake-and-mountain wall on the left.
Landing at YEG
LEFTOn approach into Edmonton the terrain is flat prairie regardless of runway used, so scenery is minimal on both sides. The left side has a slight edge because, depending on the approach direction, it can catch a glimpse of the North Saskatchewan River valley cutting through the city before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kelowna (YLW) to Edmonton International (YEG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Kelowna to Edmonton. The left side wins because it captures the only real terrain drama of the flight — Okanagan Lake and its mountain flanks on departure — while the right side is dominated by flat interior plateau and prairie for most of the route with little variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Kelowna in Kelowna?
During takeoff from Kelowna (YLW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Kelowna on runway 34, the climb-out tracks north over Okanagan Lake, and the left side gives a clear view down the lake toward the steep, forested slopes of Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park and the West Kelowna benches. The right side mostly shows the city grid of Kelowna itself, which is pleasant but less dramatic than the lake-and-mountain wall on the left. Notable sights include: Okanagan Lake, Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, West Kelowna hillsides, Kelowna city waterfront (right side).
What can I see when landing at Edmonton International in Edmonton?
When landing at Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Edmonton the terrain is flat prairie regardless of runway used, so scenery is minimal on both sides. The left side has a slight edge because, depending on the approach direction, it can catch a glimpse of the North Saskatchewan River valley cutting through the city before touchdown. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley, Edmonton's river valley parkland, flat agricultural prairie.
How long is the flight from Kelowna to Edmonton?
The flight from Kelowna (YLW) to Edmonton International (YEG) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 340 miles (547 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Kelowna to Edmonton flight path pass over?
BC interior plateau and forested ranges of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains give way to the flat agricultural plains of west-central Alberta as the route approaches Edmonton.