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YEG → YQR
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Regina International Airport (Regina)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic topographic contrast as you approach Regina, specifically featuring the lush Qu'Appelle Valley which cuts through the flat prairie landscape.
Geometric Patchwork
Exemplary views of the Dominion Land Survey grid, creating a perfect checkerboard of agricultural fields across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Miquelon Lakes
A cluster of prairie lakes and wetlands shortly after departure from Edmonton, offering reflective blue views against the green and gold fields.
Qu'Appelle Valley
A deep, wide glacial meltwater valley that provides a striking break in the flat terrain as you enter southern Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan Grain Terminals
Large concrete inland terminals visible as white pillars along the rail lines connecting small prairie towns.
For afternoon flights, sitting on the left side avoids the harsh glare of the southern sun. Watch for the Qu'Appelle Valley about 15 minutes before landing; its dark green vegetation stands out sharply against the golden wheat fields in late summer.
Leduc Energy Corridor
Industrial views of the oil and gas infrastructure surrounding the Leduc area immediately following takeoff from YEG.
Prairie Potholes
Thousands of small, glaciated wetlands known as 'potholes' that shimmer during the morning or evening 'golden hour'.
Regina City Center
Excellent views of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and Wascana Lake if the flight approaches YQR from the south or east.
Trans-Canada Rail Lines
The heavy-traffic CP and CN rail corridors, often featuring mile-long freight trains snaking across the horizon.
Choose the right side for morning flights to see the landscape illuminated by the rising sun. During the winter, the low sun angle creates long, dramatic shadows across the snow-covered sections, highlighting the subtle undulations of the Great Plains.
Distance: 690 km (429 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: YQR (50.43190002441406, -104.66600036621094)
Route Type: Domestic
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