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IAH → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic rise of the Rocky Mountains, from the Colorado Front Range through the peaks of Montana and Alberta.
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Palo Duro Canyon
Visible as the flight crosses the Texas Panhandle, look for the 'Grand Canyon of Texas' with its distinctive red clay and caprock.
The Front Range
Spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the massive 14,000-foot summits of the Colorado Rockies as you track north past Denver.
Wind River Range
Glimpse the rugged, glacial-carved granite peaks of western Wyoming, home to some of the most remote wilderness in the lower 48.
Glacier National Park
Near the Canadian border, witness the sharp peaks and turquoise alpine lakes of the Crown of the Continent.
Canadian Rockies
The final descent offers stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of Kananaskis and Banff to the west.
For the most dramatic lighting on the mountain faces, choose a morning flight to see the sun hitting the peaks from the east. If flying in the evening, you will witness a spectacular sunset over the mountains. Ensure you sit forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion and have an unobstructed view of the transition from the Great Plains to the high peaks.
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Houston Skyline
Depending on departure direction, enjoy a sweeping view of downtown Houston and the sprawling energy corridor.
High Plains Wind Farms
The vast expanse of Oklahoma and Kansas features massive arrays of wind turbines stretching across the agricultural grid.
Denver International Airport
Spot the iconic white tent-like peaks of the Jeppesen Terminal as you fly east of the Mile High City.
Missouri River
Watch the winding path of the Missouri River as it snakes through the rugged breaks of Montana.
Calgary City View
On the final approach into YYC, the right side often provides an excellent view of the Calgary Tower and downtown skyscrapers.
The right side is ideal for passengers who prefer a view of the sunrise on early morning departures without the direct glare of the sun. It offers a fascinating look at the 'patchwork quilt' of Middle America's agriculture. During the winter, the right side provides a great perspective of the vast, snow-covered Canadian prairies during the approach into Calgary.
Book Hotels in CalgaryDistance: 2,813 km (1,748 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 45 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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