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Our Recommendation
7.2

Right Side of the Plane

The right side of the aircraft typically offers superior views of the Athabasca River's winding path and the dramatic transition from the vast boreal wilderness into the structured agricultural grid of Central Alberta.

Right Side Highlights
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Athabasca River

Follow the massive, silty curves of the Athabasca River as it carves deep valleys through the northern plateau.

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Western Horizons

Unobstructed views of the horizon which, on exceptionally clear days, may offer a faint glimpse of the Rocky Mountain foothills.

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North Saskatchewan River

As you enter the Edmonton Capital Region, the plane often crosses the deep, forested valley of the North Saskatchewan River.

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Nisku Industrial Zone

Low-altitude views of one of North America's largest energy-related industrial parks immediately before touching down at YEG.

The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the western wilderness. Look for the 'Grand Rapids' area of the Athabasca River shortly after takeoff from YMM, where the river valley is most pronounced. During winter, this side offers the best views of the snow-dusted river ice patterns.

Left Side Highlights
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Boreal Canopy

Dense, uninterrupted stretches of the Canadian Taiga and muskeg landscapes characteristic of the Wood Buffalo region.

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Industrial Footprint

Views of seismic lines, pipelines, and clearing tracts that mark the extensive resource infrastructure of Northern Alberta.

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The Prairie Grid

The visual shift near Lac La Biche where wild forests give way to the perfectly square section-and-township farm plots.

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Edmonton Skyline

On a clear approach from the north, the downtown core and Rogers Place are often visible in the distance to the west.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise reflecting off the numerous small lakes and ponds. This side also provides a great perspective of the flight's descent over the city's eastern suburbs if the wind is blowing from the south.

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Route Information

Distance: 401 km (249 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 40 min

Departure: YMM (56.653301238999994, -111.222000122)

Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)

Route Type: Domestic

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