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FRA → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the Arctic, specifically the rugged eastern coast of Greenland and the spectacular fjords of Baffin Island, with better lighting conditions for photography.
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North Sea Wind Farms
Massive offshore wind installations visible as the flight leaves the European mainland.
East Greenland Glaciers
Incredible views of jagged mountains and massive glaciers spilling directly into the Atlantic Ocean.
Greenland Ice Sheet
An endless, shimmering white desert of ice that covers the interior of the island.
Baffin Island
The rugged Arctic terrain of Nunavut, featuring dramatic cliffs, frozen inlets, and snow-capped plateaus.
The Canadian Rockies
As the plane descends toward Calgary, look westward to see the wall of the Rocky Mountains rising from the plains.
This is the 'cool' side of the plane; since it faces north, you will have soft, indirect light perfect for taking photos of the Greenland ice cap. The crossing of the Greenland coast usually happens 4-5 hours into the flight. If the flight path goes far north, keep an eye out for the remote northern settlements of Nunavut.
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Frankfurt Skyline
Aerial views of the Main river and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial hub shortly after departure.
Wadden Sea
The unique intertidal zone and the Frisian Islands along the German and Dutch coasts.
Southern Greenland Fjords
Deep blue waters filled with floating icebergs along the southern tip of the world's largest island.
Hudson Bay
The vast expanse of the world's second-largest bay, often filled with ice floes depending on the season.
Canadian Prairies
The iconic geometric patchwork of agricultural fields across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The left side faces south, meaning you will experience direct sunlight for the majority of this westbound flight. Keep your window shade partially closed to avoid glare and cabin heat, but open it as you approach Calgary for views of the city's expanding suburbs.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 7,528 km (4,678 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 51 min
Departure: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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