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YXU → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from London Airport (London) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes archipelago, specifically the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island, followed by the vast Boreal forest and a scenic approach toward the Rockies.
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Manitoulin Island
The largest freshwater island in the world, featuring its own internal lakes and rugged limestone cliffs.
Canadian Shield
The ancient, lake-dotted rock formations and dense Boreal forests of Northern Ontario.
Winnipeg & The Forks
The confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers, marking the transition into the deep Prairies.
Lake of the Woods
A massive, island-choked body of water that creates a stunning mosaic from high altitudes.
The Rocky Mountain Line
On clear days during the descent into Calgary, the jagged white peaks of the Rockies dominate the western horizon.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep your camera ready during the first 30 minutes of the flight for spectacular views of the Bruce Peninsula's turquoise waters.
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Lake St. Clair
Glances of the busy waterway connecting Lake Huron and Lake Erie near the Detroit-Windsor border.
Sarnia Industrial Zone
The complex network of refineries and the Blue Water Bridge crossing into Michigan.
American Midwest Edges
The transition from lush Ontario farmlands to the vast, organized agricultural grids of the US border states.
Missouri River
The winding path of the Missouri River as it carves through the northern Great Plains.
Southern Alberta Flats
The golden landscape of the prairies as the plane descends toward the foothills.
Sit on this side for sunset views on evening flights, as the sun will be positioned to the south-west. This side is better for spotting the lights of Midwest cities like Minneapolis or Sioux Falls if the route drifts south.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,620 km (1,628 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 30 min
Departure: YXU (43.035599, -81.1539)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: Domestic
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