The left side delivers the full scenic arc of the flight: a dramatic Rocky Mountain departure near Banff, and a coastal island approach past the Gulf Islands and Olympic Mountains into Victoria, while the right side mostly shows the flatter BC interior and mainland coast.
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Flight Path
Calgary to Victoria is 452 miles (728 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Canadian Rocky Mountains near Golden BC, Columbia Mountains, Okanagan Valley, Coast Mountains and Strait of Georgia approaching Vancouver Island
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYC
LEFTDeparting YYC on runway 35 northbound, the aircraft banks left to head west-southwest toward Victoria, putting the Rocky Mountain front range directly into view on the left side. Passengers get a close, dramatic look at the peaks around Banff and Kananaskis Country as the plane climbs out of the foothills.
Landing at YYJ
LEFTOn approach into YYJ from the east, aircraft typically line up for runway 27, tracking over the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands before turning toward Victoria. From the left side, passengers see the Olympic Mountains of Washington State across the Strait of Juan de Fuca along with the scattered San Juan and Gulf Islands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to Victoria International (YYJ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Victoria. The left side delivers the full scenic arc of the flight: a dramatic Rocky Mountain departure near Banff, and a coastal island approach past the Gulf Islands and Olympic Mountains into Victoria, while the right side mostly shows the flatter BC interior and mainland coast.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YYC on runway 35 northbound, the aircraft banks left to head west-southwest toward Victoria, putting the Rocky Mountain front range directly into view on the left side. Passengers get a close, dramatic look at the peaks around Banff and Kananaskis Country as the plane climbs out of the foothills. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain front range, Bow Valley foothills, Mount Rundle area peaks, Kananaskis Valley.
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 approach into YYJ from the east, aircraft typically line up for runway 27, tracking over the Strait of Georgia and the Gulf Islands before turning toward Victoria. From the left side, passengers see the Olympic Mountains of Washington State across the Strait of Juan de Fuca along with the scattered San Juan and Gulf Islands. Notable sights include: San Juan Islands, Gulf Islands, Olympic Mountains (Washington), Strait of Juan de Fuca.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Victoria?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Victoria International (YYJ) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 452 miles (728 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Calgary to Victoria flight path pass over?
Canadian Rocky Mountains near Golden BC, Columbia Mountains, Okanagan Valley, Coast Mountains and Strait of Georgia approaching Vancouver Island