Vancouver to Comox flight path: YVR to YQQ

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Comox. The left side offers continuous views of the Strait of Georgia, the Gulf Islands, and the mountainous backdrop of Vancouver Island through both takeoff and landing, while the right side stays over flatter coastal terrain with fewer distinct landmarks.

During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YVR to the west then turning north toward Comox, left-side passengers get a good look back at the Fraser River delta and the Strait of Georgia opening up, with Vancouver Island's mountains starting to rise on the horizon. Right-side passengers mostly see open water and the flatter Sunshine Coast lowlands. Notable sights include: Fraser River delta, Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands, distant Vancouver Island peaks.

When landing at Comox (YQQ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into Comox, the flight path crosses the Strait of Georgia with Vancouver Island's Beaufort Range and the Comox Glacier visible ahead and to the left as the aircraft descends toward the valley. The right side mainly faces open strait and the flatter Comox Valley farmland with less topographic interest. Notable sights include: Beaufort Range, Comox Glacier, Comox Harbour, Strait of Georgia.

The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Comox (YQQ) takes about 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 84 miles (136 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Strait of Georgia, Lasqueti Island, Texada Island, and the eastern coastline of Vancouver Island