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YQQ → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Comox Airport (Comox) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft provides an unparalleled view of the highest peaks in the Canadian Rockies, specifically the massive north face of Mount Robson and the rugged glaciers of the Coast Mountains.
Comox Valley Coastline
Upon takeoff, enjoy sweeping views of the Georgia Strait, Denman Island, and the coastal shoreline of Vancouver Island.
Coast Mountain Range
View the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Tantalus and Garibaldi ranges as you cross from the coast into the BC interior.
Mount Robson
As the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, its massive 3,954m summit is often visible clearly from the north side of the flight path.
Jasper National Park
Aerial views of the deep valleys and turquoise glacial lakes situated in the northern sections of Jasper.
Edmonton Skyline
On the final approach from the west, the left side often offers a clear view of the downtown skyscrapers and the winding river valley.
Seat yourself on the left (Port) side for the most dramatic mountain views. The best lighting occurs on morning flights when the sun illuminates the north-facing glaciers. Keep your camera ready about 35-45 minutes into the flight for the crossing over the Continental Divide.
Strait of Georgia
Look down at the BC Ferries routes and the scattered Gulf Islands during the initial climb out of Comox.
BC Interior Plateau
Observe the transition from lush coastal forests to the arid, golden landscapes of the Thompson-Okanagan region.
The Monashees
View the southern extent of the Columbia Mountains, known for heavy snowfall and deep forested valleys.
Alberta Foothills
As you cross the Rockies, watch the landscape flatten into the rolling hills and agricultural grids of central Alberta.
North Saskatchewan River
Trace the winding path of the river as it carves through the prairies toward the Edmonton metro area.
The right side is excellent for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the northern sun. While you miss Mount Robson, you get a better sense of the vastness of the Interior Plateau and the dramatic transition from mountains to prairies.
Distance: 878 km (546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 28 min
Departure: YQQ (49.71080017089844, -124.88700103759766)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: Domestic
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