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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Victoria International (YYJ) to Winnipeg St Andrews (YAV)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Victoria to Winnipeg. The westbound departure from Winnipeg to Victoria offers superior scenic value on the left side, with extended views of the Canadian Rockies, the prairies-to-mountains transition, and the Pacific coastal ranges during the long cruise phase. The takeoff from Victoria on the return leg also favors the left with immediate water and mountain scenery.

What can I see during takeoff from Victoria International in Victoria?

During takeoff from Victoria International (YYJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face northwest on departure from YYJ, offering immediate views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Olympic Mountains across the water in Washington State, and the Vancouver Island coastline receding behind. Right seats see only inland terrain. Notable sights include: Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic Mountains (Washington), Vancouver Island coastline, Gulf Islands archipelago.

What can I see when landing at Winnipeg St Andrews in Winnipeg?

When landing at Winnipeg St Andrews (YAV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats on approach to YYJ face southeast, providing views of the Canadian prairies transitioning to the Rocky Mountain foothills, then the Cascade Range and Coast Mountains as the aircraft descends toward Vancouver Island. Left seats see only sky and distant terrain. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountains, Cascade Range, Coast Mountains, prairie-to-mountain transition zone.

How long is the flight from Victoria to Winnipeg?

The flight from Victoria International (YYJ) to Winnipeg St Andrews (YAV) takes 4h 15m.

What does the Victoria to Winnipeg flight path pass over?

Canadian prairies of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Rocky Mountain chain (Banff and Lake Louise region visible on clear days), Columbia River valley, interior British Columbia plateau with scattered lakes and forests