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CUN → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Cancún International Airport (Cancun) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this northbound journey, offering spectacular sunset views over the Western United States and distant glimpses of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the latter half of the flight.
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Cancun Hotel Zone
Aerial views of the iconic '7' shaped sandbar and turquoise lagoons immediately after departure.
Gulf Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue Gulf of Mexico as the plane transitions from tropical to temperate zones.
Distant Rockies
On clear days, the jagged silhouette of the Rocky Mountains is visible on the western horizon over Colorado and Wyoming.
High-Altitude Sunset
Vibrant orange and purple hues across the clouds, typical for afternoon flights heading north-northwest.
Edmonton City Lights
The glowing grid of Alberta's capital during the final approach into YEG.
Sit on the left (port) side for afternoon departures to witness a stunning sunset over the American West. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to avoid the direct glare of the sun, but open it as you cross the Canadian border for potential views of the foothills.
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Isla Mujeres
A clear view of the island and surrounding coral reefs just off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Mississippi Delta
The complex, winding waterways and marshlands of the Louisiana coastline if the flight path tracks eastward.
Great Plains Patchwork
The fascinating geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas and Nebraska.
Midwestern Metros
Potential views of major hubs like Dallas-Fort Worth or Oklahoma City depending on the specific air corridor.
Alberta Badlands
The rugged, eroded river valleys of southern Alberta as you cross the border into Canada.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. It offers better views of the Caribbean islands upon takeoff and a more detailed look at the agricultural 'quilt' of the American Midwest. Watch for the dramatic change from green coastal plains to the drier, brown-toned badlands of the north.
Book Hotels in EdmontonDistance: 4,246 km (2,638 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs
Departure: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: International
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