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YEG → YXJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Fort St John Airport (Fort Saint John)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the distant Canadian Rockies foothills and a more dramatic perspective of the Peace River valley as the aircraft descends into Fort St John.
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Canadian Rockies Foothills
Stunning distant views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountain peaks and rolling foothills to the southwest.
Swan Hills
A rugged upland region characterized by dense boreal forests and deep valleys located south of Lesser Slave Lake.
Peace River Valley
Panoramic views of the winding Peace River, featuring steep embankments and lush riverbanks as you approach the destination.
Peace Country Farmland
Distinctive geometric patterns of high-latitude agriculture, particularly striking during the golden harvest season.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best morning light on the distant mountains. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the best shots of the Peace River's deep carved valleys. In autumn, the transition from yellow poplars to dark evergreens is particularly vivid from this side.
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Edmonton Skyline
Clear views of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the downtown Edmonton skyscrapers immediately after takeoff.
Lesser Slave Lake
On clear days, the expansive blue waters of one of Alberta's largest lakes can be spotted to the north.
Boreal Canopy
An endless emerald carpet of subarctic forest, dotted with thousands of small kettle lakes and muskeg.
Northern Horizons
During winter night flights, this side offers the best opportunity to spot the Aurora Borealis looking toward the magnetic north.
The right side is ideal for urban photography during the initial climb out of YEG. If you are flying on a late evening winter flight, keep the cabin lights dim to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights. This side also provides a great perspective of the vast, untouched wilderness of the northern Alberta-BC border.
Book Hotels in Fort Saint JohnDistance: 563 km (350 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: YXJ (56.23809814453125, -120.73999786376952)
Route Type: Domestic
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