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YYC → YXX
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Abbotsford Airport (Abbotsford)?
Right Side of the Plane
While both sides offer world-class mountain scenery, the right side provides more consistent views of iconic peaks in Banff and Glacier National Park, along with the beautiful Shuswap Lake system.
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Banff National Park
Breathtaking views of the jagged peaks and turquoise glacial lakes north of the flight path.
Rogers Pass
The rugged, high-altitude terrain of Glacier National Park and the Selkirk Mountains.
Shuswap Lake
The unique, multi-armed lake system that marks the transition into the BC interior.
Fraser River
Watch the massive river transition from a narrow canyon to a wide valley floor.
Sumas Prairie
Geometric patterns of rich agricultural land just before landing at YXX.
This side offers the best views of the famous Banff peaks and the deep, narrow canyons of the BC interior. Late afternoon flights provide dramatic shadows that highlight the textures of the rugged terrain.
Book Hotels in AbbotsfordMount Assiniboine
Spectacular views of the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies' shortly after departure.
Kootenay Park
Aerial perspectives of the southern Canadian Rockies and the Vermilion Range.
Okanagan Lake
Look for the sprawling vineyards and deep blue waters of the southern Okanagan region.
Mount Baker
A massive, glaciated stratovolcano in Washington state dominates the southern horizon on descent.
Choose a window seat behind the wing to capture the massive scale of Mount Baker during the final 15 minutes of the flight. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the southern faces of the mountains.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 639 km (397 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 4 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: YXX (49.02529907226562, -122.36100006103516)
Route Type: Domestic
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