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YYC → YQU
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Grande Prairie Airport (Grande Prairie)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning vantage point of the Canadian Rockies and the rolling foothills of Alberta as you travel north, providing much more dramatic topography than the eastern prairies.
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Canadian Rockies
Distant but spectacular views of the Banff and Jasper mountain ranges visible along the western horizon.
Foothills Transition
Watch the landscape shift from flat prairie to the dense, rolling forests of Clearwater County.
Swan Hills
Aerial view of this high-elevation plateau, which represents some of the most rugged terrain in central Alberta.
Red Deer River Valley
The deep, winding curves of the river as it carves through the foothills landscape south of Rocky Mountain House.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to see the Rocky Mountains perfectly front-lit by the rising sun. In winter, keep an eye out for the distinct 'Chinook Arch' cloud formation that often hangs over this flight path.
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Calgary Skyline
A clear view of Calgary's downtown core and the expansive northern suburbs shortly after takeoff from YYC.
The Prairie Grid
The mesmerizing geometric patterns of the Canadian section-grid system and agricultural 'patchwork quilt'.
Sylvan Lake
Look east near the midpoint of the flight to spot the popular recreational waters of Sylvan and Gull Lakes.
Peace River Country
As you descend, witness the vast, fertile agricultural lands that make Grande Prairie a northern farming hub.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun. It also provides the best perspective of the geometric precision of Alberta's rural road network, which is particularly striking under a light dusting of snow.
Book Hotels in Grande PrairieDistance: 556 km (345 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: YQU (55.1796989441, -118.885002136)
Route Type: Domestic
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