Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Kamloops. While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery, the landing approach provides more sustained and varied views of the Interior Plateau landscape and the Thompson River valley—the defining geography of this route. Right seats capture both the descent corridor and the river's distinctive meanders.

During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer immediate views of the North Shore Mountains as you climb out over Burrard Inlet. The peaks rise dramatically to the north and west, creating a striking backdrop during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks), Burrard Inlet, Vancouver city grid and downtown core, Coast Mountains extending northeast.

When landing at Kamloops (YKA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into Kamloops. You'll see the Thompson River valley opening up, with the city nestled in the semi-arid plateau landscape. The river's distinctive meandering path is clearly visible from altitude. Notable sights include: Thompson River and its valley, Kamloops city and airport, Interior Plateau terrain, Cascade Range foothills to the west.

The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Kamloops (YKA) takes 1h 15m.

Fraser River canyon (visible during climb-out heading northeast), transition from coastal mountains to interior plateau, Cache Creek area, semi-arid grassland terrain of the Interior Plateau, Thompson River valley approaching Kamloops