Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Nandi. While takeoff favors left seats for North Shore Mountains, the landing view over Fiji's reefs and island geography is more visually distinctive and memorable. Right seats capture the approach to a tropical island system with dramatic color contrast and reef patterns—a stronger overall experience for this 13+ hour transpacific route.

During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR typically departs runways 26L/26R (westbound) or 08L/08R (eastbound). Westbound departures favor left seats for views of the North Shore Mountains and Strait of Georgia. Left seats capture the dramatic peaks of the Coast Range rising directly north of the airport as you climb. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Coast Range), Strait of Georgia, Burrard Inlet, Vancouver Island (distant, southeastern horizon).

When landing at Nadi International (NAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Fiji is approached from the southeast. Right seats on descent into Nadi offer views of the Fiji island chain, particularly Viti Levu's eastern and southern coastlines, coral reefs, and the approach over the Coral Coast. The descent path typically brings the island into view on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Viti Levu (main island), Coral Coast reef systems, Fiji island chain (Vanua Levu visible to north), Nadi Bay.

The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Nadi International (NAN) takes Approximately 13 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Pacific, passing south of the Aleutian Islands and over open ocean for the majority of the route. Around 6-7 hours into flight, you'll be over the central North Pacific with no land visible. The approach to Fiji begins around hour 11-12, with the first islands of the Fiji archipelago appearing on the horizon. The flight path generally follows a great circle route southwest, crossing the International Date Line east of Fiji.