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YYC → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Arctic wilderness, specifically the towering peaks of Baffin Island and the best angle for viewing the Aurora Borealis during the flight.
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Baffin Island Fjords
Witness the dramatic, steep-walled fjords and massive glaciers of Nunavut as you cross the Canadian Arctic.
Davis Strait Ice
Look down at the swirling patterns of sea ice and icebergs floating between Canada and Greenland.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Cross the world's second-largest ice body, an endless expanse of white punctuated by occasional nunataks.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights, the northern-facing windows offer the best opportunity to see the dancing green lights.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Upon arrival, enjoy views of the Snæfellsjökull glacier-capped volcano on the Icelandic coast.
Choose a window seat on the left for the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights, which typically appear to the north. For daytime flights in summer, the 'Midnight Sun' provides constant light over the Greenland ice cap. Keep your camera shutter speed high to capture the fine details of the glacial crevasses.
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Hudson Bay Coast
The transition from the boreal forests of Manitoba to the icy waters of the great northern bay.
Southern Greenland
If the flight path trends south, catch the jagged peaks and deep fjords of the Cape Farewell region.
North Atlantic
Expansive views of the deep blue ocean where the Labrador Current meets the North Atlantic Drift.
Reykjanes Peninsula
A close-up look at Iceland's newest lava fields and geothermal plumes near the Blue Lagoon during descent.
The right side is excellent for seeing the southern tip of Greenland and the volcanic landscapes of the Reykjanes Peninsula during the final approach into KEF. If the flight is during the day, this side often has more direct sunlight, so keep the window shade partially down to avoid glare while searching for icebergs.
Book Hotels in KeflavikDistance: 5,132 km (3,189 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 2 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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