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MSP → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (Minneapolis) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse landscape, featuring the rugged North Dakota badlands and the dramatic silhouette of the Rocky Mountains as you enter Alberta.
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Minnesota Lakes
Glacial lake clusters visible shortly after departure from MSP.
North Dakota Badlands
The eroded, multi-colored rock formations of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri and the massive Lake Sakakawea.
Rocky Mountain Front
Early sightings of the jagged mountain range as the plane turns toward Calgary.
Alberta Foothills
The rolling transition zone between the plains and the high mountains.
Book an 'A' seat for sunset flights to see the Rockies glow. Look for the badlands roughly halfway through the flight. In winter, the snow highlights the dramatic topography of the river basins.
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Red River Valley
An exceptionally flat agricultural basin on the MN-ND border.
Turtle Mountain
A rare forested upland area on the US-Canada border.
Saskatchewan Prairies
A vast, colorful quilt of agricultural fields extending to the horizon.
South Saskatchewan River
Dramatic coulees and river bends near Medicine Hat.
Calgary Cityscape
Views of the downtown skyscrapers and the Bow River valley on approach.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid the sun's glare. It provides a better sense of the sheer scale of the Canadian prairies. If the flight approaches YYC from the north, you will have a great view of the city center.
Book Hotels in CalgaryDistance: 1,688 km (1,049 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 15 min
Departure: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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