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YEG → PSP
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Palm Springs International Airport (Palm Springs)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Pacific Northwest and the rugged eastern spine of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Canadian Rockies
Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Banff and Jasper regions during the initial cruise phase.
Cascade Volcanoes
Potential sightings of the massive peaks of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams depending on the specific flight corridor.
Columbia River
The massive waterway that snakes through the border between Washington and Oregon.
Sierra Nevada
Look out for the high-altitude wilderness and alpine lakes of California's most famous mountain range.
Death Valley
The stark, colorful badlands and deep salt flats of the lowest point in North America.
Mt. San Jacinto
A breathtaking view of the 10,834-foot peak that towers directly over the Palm Springs airport during arrival.
The right side is best for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the plane for the latter half of the journey. Seat yourself behind the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Cascade volcanoes. The highlight is the descent into Palm Springs, where the plane flies parallel to the massive granite face of Mt. San Jacinto.
Book Hotels in Palm SpringsGlacier National Park
View the jagged peaks and glacial-carved valleys of the Montana Rockies shortly after crossing the border.
Great Basin Desert
The vast, undulating landscape of Nevada featuring unique basin-and-range geological formations.
Las Vegas Strip
Often visible as a concentrated patch of high-rises and neon in the middle of the Mojave Desert.
Lake Mead
The massive blue reservoir formed by the Hoover Dam, contrasting sharply with the red desert rock.
Joshua Tree National Park
The intersection of the Mojave and Colorado deserts, visible just before the final descent into Palm Springs.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready about an hour before landing to capture the scale of Lake Mead and the Las Vegas valley. On the final approach into PSP from the north, you might spot the shimmering Salton Sea in the distance to the south.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,178 km (1,353 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 54 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: PSP (33.829700469970696, -116.50700378417967)
Route Type: International
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