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YYC → YHM
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the rugged Canadian Shield and the breathtaking northern coastline of the Great Lakes, featuring more dramatic elevation changes and island chains than the southern route.
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Calgary City Core
Aerial view of downtown Calgary's skyscrapers and the Bow River immediately after takeoff from YYC.
Lake Superior North Shore
Dramatic views of the cliffs and deep blue waters near Thunder Bay and Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
Boreal Forest Canopy
Vast stretches of the pristine Canadian Shield wilderness across Northern Ontario.
Georgian Bay Islands
The intricate mosaic of the Thirty Thousand Islands and clear turquoise waters of Lake Huron.
Qu'Appelle Valley
Deep glacial meltwater valleys carving through the flat Saskatchewan prairie landscape.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare, which is ideal for photographing the Great Lakes. Look out for the distinct 'Sleeping Giant' rock formation near Thunder Bay roughly midway through the flight. During the winter, the frozen patterns on the Great Lakes are particularly striking from this vantage point.
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The Rocky Mountains
A panoramic view of the snow-capped Rockies on the western horizon during the initial climb.
Prairie Patchwork
The geometric beauty of agricultural fields across Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Niagara Escarpment
The prominent limestone ridge visible as the aircraft begins its final descent into the Hamilton area.
Golden Horseshoe
The dense urban sprawl and industrial landscape surrounding the western tip of Lake Ontario.
On evening flights, the right side offers spectacular sunset views over the Prairies. As you approach Hamilton (YHM), this side typically offers a better view of the Niagara Escarpment's cliff edge. If the flight path takes a southerly approach, you may even catch a distant glimpse of the CN Tower across Lake Ontario.
Book Hotels in HamiltonDistance: 2,696 km (1,675 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 36 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: YHM (43.173599243199995, -79.93499755859999)
Route Type: Domestic
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