I Flew Canada's LONGEST Domestic Flight
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Жыл бұрынCanada's longest domestic flight is a 6 hour hop from one coast to the other - Halifax to Vancouver.
This spans a distance of 4,441km, making it ever so slightly longer than other lengthy domestic routes like St. John's to Calgary.
So, after crossing the country one highly unnecessary way, I decided to “treat” myself to 6 hours on a 737 MAX!
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
Airline: Air Canada (ACA/AC)
Aircraft: Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M)
Flight Number: AC361
Seat: 15F (Economy)
Livery: New (2017)
Engines: 2x CFM LEAP-1B
Registration: C-GELQ
Route: Halifax (YHZ) - Vancouver (YVR)
Callsign: AIR CANADA 361
Runway used: 23 (YHZ) - 26R (YVR)
Date filmed: August 2022
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Outro song - "Take Flight" by Nyhtian: • Nyhtian - Take Flight ...
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@MikoDT Жыл бұрын
respect for alex's leg through his week, i wonder what else they have been through
@user-rl8be5ix5b Жыл бұрын
Do more long flights pls
@user-rl8be5ix5b Жыл бұрын
Alex do more long flights pls
@elliottb8704 Жыл бұрын
About the observation deck In Halifax YHZ: It used to have a direct view out onto the ramp with only a single pane of glass however the terminal was extended outwards a few years ago. This extension was built around the observation deck hence why it now has a view of inside the terminal instead of directly to the ramp. It really is a shame, as I used to sit in the observation deck for hours at a time when I was a kid. It had a great view before.
@pauleisenhauer6947 Жыл бұрын
Going way back the observation deck used to be outside. It cost a dime( I think) to go out there. This was before jetways. Mostly prop planes
@christianrobinson3293 Жыл бұрын
Finally a blogger that rolls the whole takeoff ! I HATE when they put the stupid music and speed up the take off . That’s always the best part of the video .
@downeast45 Жыл бұрын
Back in the 1980s I flew Calgary to Halifax on an Air Canada DC-8. The flight time was over 6 hours and the crew told me at the time it was their longest domestic flight. In fact the crew had to adhere to international layover regulations on either end of the route.
@MTAviationPhotoFilm Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Alex. Its cool to see how the engine nacelle strake actually augments the airflow over the leading edge at 4:50
@Bigtrection Жыл бұрын
As a Halifsx native I'm glad to see you come to the east coast! Amazing trip report!
@nickkarvelas4082 Жыл бұрын
Alex you never cease to amaze me how you combine great narrative, super visual aspects and silence with the take offs and landings. Very superb. Please keep up the great work
@curlergd Жыл бұрын
Always informative. Thanks!
@charlesroberts6965 Жыл бұрын
Another amazing adventure..my longest flight has been from Toronto to Vancouver but a truly beautiful way to see the country..Having spent most of my time in BC I hope to return one day and enjoy more of your beautiful country. Calgary was a place I truly want to go back to.😊 Thanks for taking us along with you and Merry Christmas to you and your family ⛄🔔🎄
@CenTexAviation Жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Super interesting to see how this compares to flying only Dash 8s across Canada!
@brianhackett1024 Жыл бұрын
Another great Video Thanks Alex
@slukas1375 Жыл бұрын
Fun trip - great vid, Alex. Nice to YHZ.. having lived there for nearly 25 years, I always thought it was one of the nicest airports in Canada. Thumbs up from YLW.
@williamgriffis8733 Жыл бұрын
Another great video Alex. I do like the interior of the Air Canada Max. Loved the dash 8 across Canada. Safe travels!!!!
@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing you trip here...And the lounge looked really nice having the views outside!!
@LMays-cu2hp Жыл бұрын
Yes, I stand 6'2" and I always go for the upgrade by asking the gate agents. I also tell other friends who are tall like me to always ask for the upgrades for Premium Economy. And I also look for Business Class and I also tell my closet friends to do the same as well. Thank you for sharing this long-haul trip on a small 737 size aircraft.
@american101 Жыл бұрын
Another Awesome Trip Report Alex! You definitely deserve to treat yourself with this.
@Green_insideRR4real 8 ай бұрын
Hands to the crew has hydrated everyone
@derekcox6531 Жыл бұрын
Ya couldn’t pay me enough money to fly 6.5 hours on a 737 in economy. Well done sir!
@jcbaily5559 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for an enjoyable 12 min flight to start my day....Happy Holidays!
@bobninemire5154 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex for bringing us along ✈
@mikehughes9095 Жыл бұрын
Good video Alex! One of your best!
@andersdrakkar Жыл бұрын
Loved the videos Alex! Can’t wait for you to try the YYC to BCN flight later next year. That’s a very special flight for me as it goes from where I live to where I was born and raised-Canadian Mom and Catalan Dad.
@thihal123 Жыл бұрын
I’ve taken the Toronto - Vancouver route a few times on twin aisle jet on AC and love it. It’s so much more comfortable on twin aisle jet.
@nateye2450 Жыл бұрын
Just got back from a long hockey trip to see a new praglowski trip report from my home airport no less. Lovely stuff
@chrismilton8792 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Alex. Going to be on this flight a couple times next year
@ericinzesky1077 Жыл бұрын
great video again, thanks a lot Alex ! 🙂
@h2bourne Жыл бұрын
Love all your videos and the effort you put in on our behalf! My husband and I did this flight back at the end of September to attend my youngest brother’s funeral in Vancouver. My home airport is YSJ but it was so expensive and convoluted to fly from there to YVR. I was thrilled to find a non-stop flight from YHZ instead. After redeeming Aeroplan miles and paying the cash difference, it was still a better deal to drive to Halifax, redeem hotel points for a stay in Halifax and pay for parking at the Park’N Fly for a week (all during Ferocious Fiona too!) I’m grateful I had these options during an otherwise distressing time. I didn’t even realize this was the longest non-stop flight in Canada until your video! Your videos are not only entertaining but educational too! They really build my appreciation for this beautiful, vast country that we have the privilege to call home so thanks again!
@wilfstor3078 Жыл бұрын
I swear that Leap nearly did a buzzsaw on the takeoff, actually surprised me... Also did not expect a route this absurdly long to be a thing in this country.
@AlexPraglowskiAviation Жыл бұрын
Zero derate on that takeoff I'm pretty sure!
@dagoose. Жыл бұрын
I actually was thinking on going on this flight, as I live in Halifax, but i thought twice after checking that it was operated by a 737
@highinthesky_yt 2 ай бұрын
you are not gonna die bro 💀
@dagoose. 2 ай бұрын
@@highinthesky_yt i didn’t mean that like i was scared of the 737 max, i didn’t like the idea of going on a narrowbody for that long
@highinthesky_yt 2 ай бұрын
@@dagoose. oh ok
@danieleregoli812 Жыл бұрын
Hey Alex, just reaching out to say that after lurking for a long time on your channel, I've decided to subscribe. Your content is GREAT, and I invariable enjoy your videos, so a BIG thank you!! I hear about the long(er) flights on a 737, and narrow-body comfort vs a wide body. However I must say that as far as the MAX is concerned, the nice Sky Interior coupled to the MUCH quieter cabin makes a ton of difference for me. While I would not mind a long-ish flight on an A320ceo, I would absolutely dread one on a regular 738. Couple of years back we flew out to Cape Verde from Milan on a tightly packed, old 738. That flight was epically miserable, at almost 6 hours of length.... Again, the "ole' faithful" 757 is equally miserable, due to the loud engines. And I've also had miserable flights on 777s (one just last week), and especially so on GE90s powered ones, again because of cabin noise... I think that comfort-wise, what matters most to me is 1) noise levels 2) seat pitch/legroom. I can happily live with the rest.
@egpx Жыл бұрын
I've done a couple of AC MAX flights this year. The first was from Montreal to Vancouver, 3685km, 5hrs 9mins in Business Class. The second was London to Halifax, 4600km, 6hrs 31mins in an Economy Preference seat. Both were excellent flights though the first one was delayed and we missed our connection to Victoria. The transatlantic flight included food and drink and as it was a lightly loaded flight, I was offered two main courses which I accepted! I also had three seats to myself which made it extra comfortable.
@gcorriveau6864 3 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your narrative. Thanks for posting... now I have to go see how you did it on Dash8s! Wow.
@daver7465 5 ай бұрын
Last weekend it took me 22h to go YVR-YHZ instead of the planned 9 (via YYC and then unplanned through YYZ), so long or not I’d take this direct flight any day! Thanks for the video!
@larrylefebvre2237 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex, very interesting. Now you have to do the longest non-stop south-north trip. I have flown from Ottawa to Iqaluit, so would qualify as the longest south-north trip for me.
@davewhite2330 10 ай бұрын
Great videos Alex
@daktarioskarvannederhosen2568 Жыл бұрын
it wasn't all that incredibly long ago that there were no direct flights from yhz that went westerly beyond yyz, and that in some instances travelling between the two required a leg involving a turbo-prop 'air canada jazz' on the yul-yhz/yhz-yul segment.
@frankpinmtl Жыл бұрын
Anyone remember the observation deck in the old Dorval, back in the day, where you could actually go outside and look over the ramp? Those were the days.
@michaelsullivan3722 Жыл бұрын
Yes I do remember the observation deck in YUL. Used to go on the deck back in the 60's when at the airport.
@michaelsullivan3722 Жыл бұрын
Remember the TCA Viscount and Vanguard.
@frankpinmtl Жыл бұрын
@@michaelsullivan3722 That's just a bit before my time. My old man started working for AC in the early 60's, at YUL. We used to go to the airport and watch the planes from the deck, outside. My first flight was on a DC-8 down to Barbados. Rows 1-15 non smoking, 16-30....smoking section. Lol
@michaelsullivan3722 Жыл бұрын
My father worked for AC at the big gray hanger in YUL. He travelled alot.
@frankpinmtl Жыл бұрын
@@michaelsullivan3722 Small world. My dad worked at the power plant. You got there by going over the 40 along Cote Vertu. Big brown building on the right hand side. I think it got changed into Kelly Aviation after Hollis Harris convinced everyone they'd keep the jobs...
@llerradiksrokis390 9 ай бұрын
Not only am i a fan of your videos I was just in Halifax last week. Agree the airport was very nice and well laid out. Also on takeoff I saw a few vehicles on a side road definitely taking photos. It lines up with your recent video about military planes in Halifax. Keep up the great work. Oddly enough my gate was 26, at the same end as yours
@_MikeCanada Жыл бұрын
Just amazing...
@PLANEMANIA747 Жыл бұрын
Wow!...that's amazing 👏 Beautiful video ❤
@deanmartin9014 Жыл бұрын
Great video, as always! As someone originally from NS who lives in Vancouver I was delighted when AC started this route. I flew this route in June and again a couple of weeks ago and it is nice to not have to stopover in Calgary, Toronto or Montreal. I booked comfort fare in the summer and really liked having the extra legroom. On my recent flight back I booked a basic economy ticket and I found the non-preferred seats to be too tight for a 6 hour flight so I paid $117 for a preferred seat on the way back. I will now only book comfort fare on this route to save my legs from cramped quarters and from saving my money on paying so much for a preferred seat! I also booked the Chef Jerome meal box for my return flight in the summer and they did not have it so I selected something from their menu. I tried booking the Chef Jerome meal box for my recent return flight and again it was not available. Makes me wonder why they offer it! I paid more then I would have had I just bought a meal on the plane! Great review, Alex :)
@matthewwarren2549 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that you're a taller flight reviewer, as someone with a 96 cm inseam I can relate with feeling crammed into the plane. Great job!
@N1120A Жыл бұрын
There's a few. Noel Philips is 6'4"
@TyNovakAviation Жыл бұрын
Nice video Alex!
@justawalkingtrashcan Жыл бұрын
I’m just binge watching your videos to prepare for my YYC-EWR flight!!
@tristanroy551 Жыл бұрын
And great vid I love flying long flights and this great reminder of my Toronto to Seville Spain flight
@jenniferkneller1228 Жыл бұрын
Great review, reminds me of the time I flew YYC direct to YHZ and back in the same day.
@9999AWC Жыл бұрын
Another great video as always! Also, that takeoff shows just how much runway the MAX needs, felt like forever! In August I was flying to Toronto from Winnipeg with AC. Originally I was supposed to be on an A320 which would've been a nice little nostalgic trip, but the flight was delayed and eventually we were swapped to a MAX (I guess the A320 went mechanical). Interestingly that means I got a free upgrade to a preferred seat :P It was a nice short flight with a cool sunset descent into the clouds!
@alecairpaag Жыл бұрын
Well, it was 6 hour long-fuel plus reserves-fllight, so it was quiet heavy.
@britterztv Жыл бұрын
In the takeoff footage from Halifax, I’m pretty sure I was able to find my house! Super cool! Thanks for sharing!
@nlbaymenfortunebay7887 Жыл бұрын
My commute to work starts in St. John’s international to Halifax from Halifax to Vancouver and from there I get to terrace would love to see you do that trip
@PavementPilot Жыл бұрын
YLW Kelowna has an observation deck as well, with great lines to both ends of the runway and approaches.
@wingman0325 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, Alex! I just flew home last week from Toronto to Vancouver and the flight time was five hours four minutes on the nose. So weird to think that flying from Halifax only adds an extra hour. 🤔
@williamharris8367 Жыл бұрын
I did not know that AC had any planes with the retro TCA livery -- Thank-you, Alex, for highlighting that.
@aselwyn1 Жыл бұрын
yep there was a 319 pre pandemic with it and when that was retired AC put it on a newly delivered A220
@michaelrmurphy2734 Жыл бұрын
Its a promotion.
@michaelleetrini3635 Жыл бұрын
Did not know Halifax had an observatory. I can’t wait to take this same flight next week
@pta3407 Жыл бұрын
Did YVR /YHZ with WestJet a couple of times, as well as YYC /YYT - a couple of times in the dreaded middle seat since I was non-revving. In regards to observation decks, the old one at YEG was quite something, just a little room with little windows that you had to stand to peek out of.
@mingzhong5481 Жыл бұрын
It will not be the longest, but I would love to see Alex do a Fort St. John to Saint John to St. John’s flight. I can certainly donate some MLL guest passes for that😊
@colestagg8682 Жыл бұрын
That would be good
@cskvision Жыл бұрын
Nice touch to add mid flight music to your videos Alex
@milesarchibald1114 Жыл бұрын
I almost predicted you would take this flight - i was hoping you would take an interesting route back home from YHZ and you did!
@terdog3463 Жыл бұрын
Alex I can really thank you for doing all these flights. You're legs must feel like Jello after all that.
@redneckgirl3326 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I live in Montana and am planning a trip to Nova Scotia. I found that I can save a lot of money by driving to Calgary and catching a direct flight to Halifax.
@sedlo Жыл бұрын
Did YVR-YHZ on Westjet’s Frozen plane a few years back. Was overnight, so it helped with getting some sleep in J class.
@TheModelGuy 2 ай бұрын
Did this flight in 2003 in an A340 stopping in YYZ. Long day followed by a Q300 into Comox.
@mancubwwa Жыл бұрын
The only arliner (that I know of)with both range and gravel abiliyty to make the proposed St John to Burwash flight would be the soviet Tupolev 154. Good luck getting hands on one of those in decent condition though.
@kesler20219 Жыл бұрын
Fort Mc Murray has an observation deck before security at YMM
@sebsaviationyyc Жыл бұрын
So does YVR.
@ytlaviation5409 Жыл бұрын
11:38 I’d have to agree to that Longest flight I’ve done was from Big Trout Lake to Winnipeg with a stop in Sioux lol
@GhostsOfThings Жыл бұрын
i'm doing this trip roundtrip next year! i had no idea it was the longest flight though that's fascinating~
@StormyBoi 8 ай бұрын
Love seeing C-GNBN every time. See it often here at YOW
@backgoesupton4553 Жыл бұрын
That is one heavy plane, I flew from YEG to YHZ in the summer when it was +30 out and we used almost the entire runway on our takeoff roll!
@sylv_ain Жыл бұрын
I did it too ! Except the cockpit right seat has better seats ;) also did the St john’s to Calgary flight last month
@ethancampbell6076 Жыл бұрын
4:04 Those CFM Leaps are superb on Takeoffs.
@andysorensen1737 Жыл бұрын
As for the airline magazine situation, a couple American carriers used the pandemic to cease paper publication of their magazines. Not sure if AC’s going that route or if they’ll be back eventually.
@davetschirhart9037 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ManualFlying Жыл бұрын
Unrelated topic. I was inspired by your videos and I am actually looking into YYZ-Halifax-Saint Pierre-Halifax-LHR. I am Interested in going to this little French island, as well as trying out 38M on a longer flight. I noticed the following: 1) one-way trip is so expensive 2) although stuck in a small narrowbody across the Atlantic, the departure and arrival time is very attractive. Instead of arriving bright and early in the morning (as do most North America to European flights are), you arrive in the evening. You get there, eat and sleep the whole night through and be ready to be a tourist the very next day. Some may love the early morning arrival so they get a full day of touring... in my experience, Atlantic flights are too short to get a full night sleep. Typically, you arrive at 5 am or latest 9 am, you are jetlagged, tired, carrying a suitcase everywhere. Cant check in and too tired to go anywhere. So this trip should be interesting!
@alecairpaag Жыл бұрын
That is one clean, beautiful, shiny wing!!!
@jakewombwell641 3 ай бұрын
Hi Alex you should do the Halifax to London Heathrow route. I believe it's done on a narrow body jet too 😊
@yycaviation Жыл бұрын
i sat in 15a from yvr to yyc and there was verys little of a view outside
@dicktiionary Жыл бұрын
I frequently fly Nanaimo to Charlottetown ( change of plane usually in yvr and yyz or yul). What I would give for a point to point 6 hour non-stop versus the 12 - 13 hours it usually takes me.
@gerrit2409 Жыл бұрын
I'm based in YYJ, but have meetings in Halifax the 3rd week of January. I want to try this flight out SO BADLY!
@randoir1863 Жыл бұрын
O H CMON , that hopping trip across Canada was absolutely necessary , so we could all watch you do it !!!! You can't tell me it wasn't fun as well ?
@gamingchipmunkandcrew Жыл бұрын
Even though I am in Grade 6 I really love Avation, and your videos are amazing! :) :) :)
@finqeryt2882 Жыл бұрын
gotta take a halfiax to edmonton flight in april, might go crazy in a 737 for that amount of time
@robk3005 3 ай бұрын
Great video, but I'd love to see St. John's YYT to Victoria YYJ. Unfortunately I'm not sure if either airport could support the A330 which would be required for that kind of range.
@ddwag1 Жыл бұрын
Flew this earlier this year, the new in-seat entertainment on the MAX-8 was pretty fun, played a massive poker tournament against a bunch of strangers for 3 hours
@machinegunlament Жыл бұрын
6:39 in my experience the wild rice salad is one of the best airplane foods I've had (on a non-asian airline). I too was genuinely surprised how good it was haha.
@Miftahjaya96 Жыл бұрын
nice video friend...safe flight
@tristanroy551 Жыл бұрын
Alex should do Vancouver to Comox
@richardg8651 Жыл бұрын
Damn you are tall ! Just returned from FLL to YUL a flight I often take . This time it was AC not Rouge . I was surprised how much more leg room there was . For a taller person, it made economy class much more comfortable .
@Suursaadik Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, I like it! 👏
@SamualWalker Жыл бұрын
I just flew with a 737 MAX 8 from Calgary to Vancouver as part of my long journey back home from Toronto. I was in Business Class for the 90 min flight and I enjoyed it.
@oopszie Жыл бұрын
Twenty years ago I’d fly from montreal to NYC and spend the night with a friend so I could grab JFK-YVR on Cathay Pacific. Totally worth the detour.
@mcfarofinha134 6 ай бұрын
y'know, say what you want about air canada, their livery is damn cool. The racoon eyes really pop
@prifmirus8543 Жыл бұрын
That’s almost like flying the across the whole country, the views must have been amazing.
@davidbishop7346 Жыл бұрын
Just done Seattle to Keflavik, we lucked out as it only took 6h 30mins.
@karlossargeant3872 Жыл бұрын
Yup I'm watching this Video right now on Alex Trip Report from Halifax,Canada to Vancouver British Columbia on Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8's also Hope that Air Canada A220-300's will fly that route with Auxiliary Fuel Tanks that will help them tap into more Flights Awesome Video Alex nuff respect to all your Videos on Aviation & Travel Dream Big on Aviation and keep going 100%
@brettsiverson2946 Жыл бұрын
The country is so beautiful in August
@mrtank2010 Жыл бұрын
My home airport Harrisburg has a observation deck pre security also!
@STMUN Жыл бұрын
lol I'm flying Vancouver to Halifax in a few days but got a layover in Toronto 😭 also if you have ridiculous amounts of money and could charter a STOL plane and mid-air refueling, St. Johns, Nfld to Beaver Creek, YT would be easternmost to westernmost flights. And might as well throw in Windsor, ON to Grise Fiord, Nunavut (southernmost airport to northernmost civilian airport)
@williamharris8367 Жыл бұрын
I did the YHZ to YYC flight once or twice. I would not care to do a longer flight (or that trip again). I really hate long flights; I like being able to get off, walk around, get a snack, etc. before continuing.
@tunaismeYT 5 ай бұрын
This reminds me of Sunwing 2381 from yvr to Cancun, my legs were compared to spaghetti, and although I do like Sunwing, there were no screens, limited legroom, and not very ideal service
@LowsJuan Жыл бұрын
I always envied people who could fly home direct from western Canada. Over the last 40 years flying from YEG to YQM the best shortest duration was 7 1/2 hours. If your not careful in your flight choices that can extend to 10 hours. In the summer sometimes AC would fly thru YUL and that would save 50 mins of torture. Now my social connections have dwindled to my birth place I really don't miss sitting in those seat of ill comfort. With DVT you can actually say that they are hazardous to your health.
@russhillis Жыл бұрын
My only flight on the max was business class that I was lucky enough to upgrade on the cheap. The return flight was on a 777, the max was grounded between our leaving and returning from holidays.
@village_mayor Жыл бұрын
Same, the business class on the MAX is pretty comfy. And you get a proper meal too.
@machinegunlament Жыл бұрын
LOL they usually let me into the Star Alliance lounge without checking my boarding pass at all.
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