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YQU → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Grande Prairie Airport (Grande Prairie) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the magnificent Canadian Rockies, providing a continuous panorama of snow-capped peaks and the dramatic transition from the boreal forest to the prairie foothills.
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Canadian Rockies
A stunning, continuous view of the mountain range running parallel to the flight path.
Wapiti River
Deeply etched river valleys winding through the landscape near Grande Prairie.
Jasper National Park
Distant glimpses of the massive limestone peaks and glacial valleys within the national park boundaries.
Rocky Mountain Foothills
The beautiful rolling terrain where the flat prairies begin to rise into the mountains.
Calgary Downtown
A spectacular view of the Bow Building and Calgary Tower during the final approach into YYC.
The right side is the definitive choice for mountain lovers. For the best photography, choose a morning flight when the sun illuminates the eastern faces of the Rockies. Watch for the sudden change in terrain as you approach Calgary, where the flat plains meet the abrupt rise of the foothills. Try to sit away from the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the peaks.
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Peace Country Farmland
View the vast geometric grid patterns of the fertile Peace River agricultural region shortly after takeoff.
Boreal Transition
Observe the dense forest and muskeg areas that define central Alberta's northern landscape.
Edmonton Horizon
On exceptionally clear days, the skyline of Edmonton and the refinery row may be visible to the far east.
Red Deer Area
The urban sprawl of Red Deer and the busy Highway 2 corridor are visible midway through the flight.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side provides a better view of the 'patchwork quilt' effect of Alberta's agricultural section-township-range system. In winter, look for the stark contrast between snow-covered fields and dark windbreaks.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 556 km (345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: YQU (55.1796989441, -118.885002136)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: Domestic
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