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YEG → YHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers breathtaking views of the Great Lakes coastlines and the iconic Niagara Escarpment during the descent into Hamilton.
Prairie Grids
The perfectly rectangular agricultural 'patchwork quilt' of Alberta and Saskatchewan's grain belt.
Lake Superior Coast
Spectacular views of the northern shoreline of the largest Great Lake, often showing cargo ships.
Bruce Peninsula
The narrow strip of land separating Lake Huron from Georgian Bay, featuring turquoise waters.
Niagara Escarpment
The dramatic limestone ridge that defines the Hamilton landscape, visible just before touchdown.
Hamilton Harbor
A clear view of the industrial infrastructure and the Burlington Skyway bridge upon final approach.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to enjoy sunset views over the Great Lakes. During the approach to YHM, you can often spot the Toronto CN Tower in the far distance to the north on a clear day. Keep your camera ready for the Escarpment's autumn colors in October.
Edmonton Skyline
Aerial view of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the downtown core immediately after takeoff.
Manitoba Interlake
The unique landscape between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, featuring sprawling wetlands and farms.
Canadian Shield
Vast stretches of ancient rock, boreal forests, and thousands of tiny lakes across Northern Ontario.
Georgian Bay
Deep blue waters and the rugged coastline of the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
Golden Horseshoe
The dense urban corridor stretching from Kitchener-Waterloo toward the GTA during the final descent.
Choose the left side for morning departures to minimize direct sun glare. It provides the best perspective of the 'thousand lakes' effect over the Shield. In winter, the frozen patterns on Lake Winnipeg are visually striking.
Distance: 2,702 km (1,679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: YHM (43.173599243199995, -79.93499755859999)
Route Type: Domestic
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