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DFW → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning progression from the Texas High Plains into the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the American and Canadian Rockies as you head north.
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Caprock Escarpment
View the dramatic geographical transition between the rolling plains and the high Llano Estacado in Northwest Texas.
Wyoming Rockies
Catch distant views of the Wind River Range and potentially the Grand Tetons depending on the specific airway corridor.
Yellowstone Region
Look west for the rugged terrain of the world's first national park and its surrounding wilderness areas.
Glacier & Waterton
As you cross the 49th parallel, enjoy the sharp, glaciated peaks of the Montana-Alberta border region.
Calgary & Foothills
View the Calgary skyline to the west with the massive Rocky Mountain range serving as a backdrop.
Sit on the left for evening flights to catch the sunset over the mountains. This side is consistently more scenic as it parallels the mountain ranges. Keep your window shade open during the mid-flight crossing of Wyoming and Montana for the most rugged terrain.
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Great Plains Patchwork
Observe the fascinating geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across Kansas and Nebraska.
Missouri River
See the massive, winding path of the Missouri River as it snakes through the Northern Great Plains.
Nebraska Sandhills
Look for the unique, grass-stabilized sand dunes that create a distinctive undulating landscape.
Cypress Hills
View this unique interprovincial plateau that rises high above the surrounding Alberta and Saskatchewan prairies.
Industrial Heartland
On approach to YEG, see the expansive energy infrastructure and refineries south of Edmonton.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare while viewing the patterns of the prairies. It offers a much better view of the agricultural heartland of North America and the vastness of the plains.
Book Hotels in EdmontonDistance: 2,623 km (1,630 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: International
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