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YHM → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (North) is preferred for its softer lighting away from the sun and superior views of the rugged Canadian Shield, the vastness of Lake Superior, and the distinct transition into the northern prairies.
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Georgian Bay
The turquoise waters and thousands of islands dotting the rugged eastern shore of Lake Huron.
Sault Ste. Marie
The historic canal and locks connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior, visible during the first hour of flight.
The Canadian Shield
An endless tapestry of ancient granite outcrops, dark pine forests, and thousands of tiny, unnamed lakes.
Lake Superior North Shore
The dramatic and rocky coastline of the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Boreal Transition
The striking geographic line where the dense northern forests suddenly give way to the flat plains of the west.
The Right Side offers the best lighting for photography since you are facing away from the sun. Look out early in the flight for the 'Thirty Thousand Islands' of Georgian Bay. For the best experience, try to sit in front of the wing to get unobstructed views of the Lake Superior shoreline, which is the scenic peak of this route.
Book Hotels in EdmontonLake Erie Coastline
Initial views of the Hamilton shoreline and the northern reaches of Lake Erie as you climb to cruising altitude.
Southern Ontario Corridor
The dense urban sprawl and industrial heartland of Ontario, often stretching toward the US border.
The Prairie Grid
Perfectly straight section lines and colorful crop circles characterizing the agricultural landscape of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
Regina Skyline
A distant view of Saskatchewan's capital city appearing as a concentrated urban island in a sea of farmland.
On daytime flights, the sun will be positioned to the south, potentially causing significant glare and heat through the window. Keep your shade half-closed until reaching the prairies to avoid eye strain. Best views occur during the final 30 minutes when the plane descends into the Edmonton area over the winding North Saskatchewan River.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,702 km (1,679 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: YHM (43.173599243199995, -79.93499755859999)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: Domestic
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