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YBR → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Brandon Municipal Airport (Brandon) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the meandering South Saskatchewan River and the dramatic transition from flat prairies to the rugged coulees and badlands as you approach Alberta.
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South Saskatchewan River
Follow the striking ribbons and oxbows of the river system cutting through the dry plains.
Lake Diefenbaker
The massive reservoir in Saskatchewan is often visible as a large blue expanse to the north.
Badlands Topography
As you enter Alberta, look for the deeply eroded valleys and coulees characteristic of the Drumheller region.
Calgary Skyline
During the descent into YYC, the right side often captures a sweeping view of downtown Calgary and the Saddledome.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. Watch closely during the final 30 minutes for the dramatic shift in terrain where flat fields give way to prehistoric-looking river valleys.
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Prairie Patchwork
The iconic geometric patterns of Manitoba and Saskatchewan farmland forming a massive colorful quilt.
CP Rail Mainline
Spot the extremely long freight trains snaking across the landscape parallel to the flight path.
Medicine Hat
A clear view of the 'Gas City' and its unique river valley crossing in southern Alberta.
Rocky Mountain Horizon
On clear days, the jagged peaks of the Canadian Rockies emerge on the distant western horizon.
Sit on the left for better lighting during morning flights. Keep an eye out for the Cypress Hills rising slightly above the flat plains to the south as you cross the Saskatchewan-Alberta border.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,002 km (623 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 20 min
Departure: YBR (49.91, -99.951897)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: Domestic
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