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SAN → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from San Diego International Airport (San Diego) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to some of the most dramatic geological features in North America, including the Great Salt Lake and the Yellowstone ecosystem.
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Mojave Desert
The vast, arid landscape of the Mojave and the southern Nevada desert flats.
Great Salt Lake
The shimmering, multi-colored waters and salt crusts of Utah's massive saline lake.
Grand Teton Range
Unobstructed views of the iconic, jagged peaks rising sharply from the valley floor.
Yellowstone
Fly directly over or near the world's first national park, spotting the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Alberta Prairies
The dramatic patchwork of the Canadian prairies as they meet the rising foothills.
For the best experience, aim for a morning or midday flight to keep the sun behind you. The most scenic portion occurs roughly midway through the flight when passing over the Teton Range and Yellowstone National Park. Keep a camera ready for the vibrant colors of the Great Salt Lake.
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San Diego Harbor
Immediate views of the downtown skyline and San Diego Bay upon departure.
Sierra Nevada
Distant views of the jagged peaks of the High Sierra mountain range to the west.
Inland Northwest
Dense evergreen forests of Idaho and Washington as you move north.
Columbia River
Cross the massive river system that carves through the basalt of the northern interior.
Canadian Rockies
Stunning views of the rugged peaks near Banff and Canmore during the descent into Calgary.
Choose the left side for sunset flights to enjoy the golden hour glow over the High Sierra. On the approach to Calgary, this side offers the best views of the towering Rocky Mountain front range to the west.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,060 km (1,280 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 45 min
Departure: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: International
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