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IAH → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a dramatic and consistent view of the Rocky Mountain Range as the flight parallels the Continental Divide while heading north.
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Houston Suburbs
Expansive views of the northern Houston metro area and Lake Conroe shortly after takeoff.
The Front Range
Stunning vistas of the Colorado and Wyoming Rockies stretching across the horizon.
Yellowstone Perimeter
Glimpses of the rugged, forested terrain of the Shoshone and Custer Gallatin National Forests.
Waterton-Glacier Peaks
Magnificent views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the International Peace Park near the border.
Calgary Vista
On clear days, the skyline of Calgary and the Olympic Park are visible to the west during descent.
Choose a seat in front of the wing for unobstructed views of the mountain ranges. On afternoon flights, the sun will be on this side, so the peaks will be beautifully backlit, though glare can be intense; bring polarized sunglasses. The most dramatic mountain scenery typically appears during the middle third of the flight.
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The High Plains
Geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the Kansas and Nebraska farmland.
Missouri River
Aerial views of the winding curves and sandbars of the Missouri River through Montana.
Alberta Badlands
The striking, eroded coulees and canyon landscapes of southeastern Alberta near Drumheller.
Edmonton River Valley
Aerial views of the winding North Saskatchewan River and the city's extensive park system on final approach.
The right side is best for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the vast Great Plains. It offers a more peaceful, rhythmic landscape of agricultural art and river systems. Keep an eye out for the transition from golden prairies to the unique 'badlands' topography as you cross the 49th parallel into Canada.
Book Hotels in EdmontonDistance: 2,984 km (1,854 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 59 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: International
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