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YZF → YEG
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior departure view of Yellowknife's unique cityscape and a front-row seat to the dramatic transition from rugged northern wilderness to Alberta's organized agricultural heartland.
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Yellowknife Skyline
The best view of the 'Diamond Capital', including the historic Old Town and the iconic colorful houseboats.
Hay River Delta
Observe the convergence of the Hay River into the lake, marking the transition into the southern boreal region.
Peace River Farmlands
Watch the chaotic wild forest transform into the perfectly geometric patterns of Alberta's northern agricultural zone.
Edmonton River Valley
A stunning view of the North Saskatchewan River winding through the urban landscape during the descent into YEG.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, providing a warm glow over the Alberta prairies. On arrival, keep your camera ready for the Edmonton skyline, which is often visible if the aircraft approaches from the north or west.
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Great Slave Lake
Take in the massive scale of North America's deepest lake, which dominates the horizon for the first third of the flight.
Canadian Shield
An intricate tapestry of ancient metamorphic rock and thousands of small 'kettle' lakes carved by glaciers.
Wood Buffalo Fringe
Glimpse the eastern edges of the world's largest national park, a sanctuary for the last remaining wild bison herds.
Ice Road Networks
During winter months, follow the faint white lines of seasonal ice roads connecting remote northern communities.
Select the left side for morning departures to witness the sun rising over the vast expanse of Great Slave Lake. In late autumn, look for the first crystalline formations of ice hugging the northern shorelines.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,019 km (633 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Route Type: Domestic
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