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YYC → YMM
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Fort McMurray Airport (Fort Mcmurray)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the agricultural grid of the prairies to the industrial marvels of the Athabasca oil sands during the descent into Fort McMurray.
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Prairie Patchwork
View the iconic Canadian section grid system, showing a vibrant quilt of canola, wheat, and fallow fields north of Calgary.
Athabasca River
Watch the massive, silt-laden river carve deep, ancient meanders through the northern landscape as you approach the destination.
Oil Sands Infrastructure
Get a bird's-eye view of the massive scale of open-pit mining operations and industrial upgraders that define the region's economy.
Northern Light Play
On evening flights, the right side catches the soft 'blue hour' light reflecting off the numerous muskeg ponds and wetlands.
Choose the right side specifically for the descent into Fort McMurray. This provides the best angle to see the sheer scale of the Suncor and Syncrude mining sites. For evening flights, this side offers beautiful reflections off the Athabasca River. Keep your camera ready as the plane enters the terminal environment for the most industrial views.
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Rocky Mountain Horizon
Shortly after takeoff from Calgary, look west to see the jagged peaks of the Canadian Rockies silhouetted against the sky.
Edmonton Perimeter
Depending on the specific air corridor, you may catch a distant glimpse of Alberta's capital city and its expanding suburban landscape.
Boreal Expanse
As you move north of the 54th parallel, the landscape transforms into a dense, unbroken carpet of subarctic coniferous forest.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also best for spotting the distant mountain ranges during the first 15 minutes of the flight if visibility is high. In winter, look for the stark contrast of frozen lakes against the dark green forest canopy.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 643 km (400 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: YMM (56.653301238999994, -111.222000122)
Route Type: Domestic
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