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LHR → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for this route as it provides a front-row seat to the massive Greenland Ice Sheet and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of Baffin Island with optimal lighting.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
Aerial perspective of the vast, high-altitude interior ice cap and massive outlet glaciers.
Baffin Island
Incredible views of the Penny Ice Cap and the jagged, mountainous coastline of Nunavut.
Arctic Archipelago
A bird's-eye view of the desolate and beautiful frozen islands of Northern Canada.
Northern Lights
On late autumn or winter flights, this side offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis.
The Rockies
Distant but impressive views of the Canadian Rockies range to the west as you approach Calgary.
Sit on the right for the best photographic lighting, as the sun will be on the opposite side of the plane for most of the flight. The most spectacular views occur roughly 4-6 hours into the flight over Greenland and Baffin Island. If traveling in winter, keep an eye out for the Aurora Borealis during the darker portions of the flight over the North Atlantic.
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Irish Coastline
Clear views of the rugged western cliffs of Ireland as the aircraft leaves European airspace.
Cape Farewell
The dramatic southern tip of Greenland featuring deep blue fjords and drifting icebergs.
Hudson Bay
Cross the southern portion of this massive bay, often filled with intricate ice patterns in spring.
Canadian Prairies
The geometric patchwork of Saskatchewan and Alberta's agricultural heartland during descent.
Calgary Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Calgary and the Calgary Tower as the plane banks for its final approach.
The left side offers great views of the southern Greenland coast and the prairies, but be prepared for significant sun glare throughout the westward journey. Use a polarizer on your camera lens to cut through the haze and reflections when photographing the ice fields below.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 7,015 km (4,359 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 15 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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