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PHX → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a breathtaking perspective of the Grand Canyon shortly after departure and offers an unparalleled view of the Canadian Rockies during the descent into Alberta.
Grand Canyon National Park
Dramatic aerial views of the world's most famous canyon and the Colorado River winding through Arizona.
Great Salt Lake
The vast, shimmering expanse of the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere near Salt Lake City.
Sawtooth National Forest
The rugged, jagged peaks of central Idaho, often snow-capped well into the summer months.
Glacier National Park
Stunning alpine scenery and glacial-carved valleys near the U.S.-Canada border.
Banff & the Canadian Rockies
As you enter Alberta, see the majestic, high-altitude peaks of the Rockies stretching toward the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun glare. This side is superior for viewing the high peaks of the Canadian Rockies as the flight path typically tracks just east of the continental divide. In winter, keep your camera ready for the contrast of the red Arizona rocks against the white Idaho and Alberta snow.
Painted Desert
A kaleidoscope of stratified layers of siltstone, mudstone, and shale in Northern Arizona.
Arches & Canyonlands
View the intricate red rock formations and deep canyons of eastern Utah from high above.
Yellowstone Plateau
The high-altitude volcanic plateau of Wyoming, home to the world's first national park.
The High Plains
The transition from the rugged mountains to the vast, flat agricultural heartland of southern Alberta.
Edmonton City Lights
On evening arrivals, the right side often catches the glowing grid of Edmonton and the North Saskatchewan River.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm 'golden hour' light illuminating the Utah desert and Wyoming mountains. Watch for the massive circular patterns of center-pivot irrigation systems as you cross into Canada, which create a unique geometric mosaic on the landscape.
Distance: 2,214 km (1,376 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 57 min
Departure: PHX (33.43429946899414, -112.01200103759766)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: International
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