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YYC → DFW
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the magnificent Rocky Mountains for nearly the first two-thirds of the flight, transitioning from the Canadian Rockies into the high peaks of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
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Canadian Rockies
Spectacular snow-capped peaks and glacial valleys immediately visible upon departure from Calgary.
Glacier National Park
The rugged wilderness of the Montana Rockies, featuring sharp peaks and deep valleys.
Wind River Range
High-altitude peaks in Wyoming, including some of the most remote wilderness in the lower 48.
Denver Front Range
A distant view of where the high plains meet the massive wall of the Colorado Rockies.
Palo Duro Canyon
Known as the Grand Canyon of Texas, showing striking red clay and rugged formations near Amarillo.
For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight so the sun illuminates the mountains to the west. Seats forward of the wing are essential to capture the full scale of the Rocky Mountains. During winter months, the snow-covered peaks of Montana and Wyoming are particularly photogenic. Watch for the dramatic shift from the high mountains to the red-earthed plains of the Texas Panhandle.
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Alberta Prairies
Vast stretches of geometric agricultural patterns that define the Canadian breadbasket.
Missouri River
The winding curves of the longest river in North America as it snakes through the Great Plains.
Black Hills
Distant views of the dark, forested island of mountains in western South Dakota.
Oklahoma City
The urban sprawl and downtown skyline visible during the final leg of the journey south.
Lake Texoma
One of the largest reservoirs in the United States, straddling the Oklahoma-Texas border.
The left side is preferable for early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It offers excellent views of the vast agricultural 'quilt' of the plains and the intricate meandering of the Missouri and Platte rivers. On arrival into DFW from the north, this side often provides a great view of Lake Ray Hubbard and the eastern Dallas suburbs.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,451 km (1,523 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 16 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Route Type: International
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