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PSP → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers front-row seats to the most dramatic sections of the Rocky Mountains, specifically the jagged peaks of the Sawtooth Range and the stunning approach into the Canadian Rockies.
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San Jacinto Mountains
Rising 10,000 feet directly above Palm Springs, these peaks provide a dramatic immediate departure view.
Sawtooth National Forest
Spectacular views of Idaho's most rugged wilderness area with its signature serrated mountain ridges.
Canadian Rockies
As you descend toward Calgary, the peaks of Banff National Park and the Spray Lakes Provincial Park are visible.
Mount Rundle
The iconic slanted profile of Banff's most famous mountain can often be spotted on the final approach leg.
Book a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the peaks. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the western faces of the mountains, highlighting the glacial textures and deep valleys.
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Mojave Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscape, colorful mineral deposits, and dry lake beds visible shortly after takeoff.
Great Salt Lake
Depending on the specific airway, the northern tip of this massive saline lake and the surrounding salt flats are visible.
Glacier National Park
The 'Crown of the Continent' in Montana offers incredible views of high-altitude lakes and sharp glacial horns.
Calgary Skyline
A clear view of the Calgary Tower and the downtown high-rises as the aircraft aligns for landing at YYC.
The right side is better for spotting the transition from the arid US Great Basin to the fertile Alberta prairies. It is also the side to be on if you want to see the sunrise during an early morning departure from PSP.
Book Hotels in CalgaryDistance: 1,932 km (1,200 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 35 min
Departure: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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