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YZF → YYC
Which side of the plane to sit from Yellowknife Airport (Yellowknife) to Calgary International Airport (Calgary)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the majestic Canadian Rockies during the descent into Calgary, providing a dramatic contrast to the northern wilderness.
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Yellowknife Skyline
A quick glimpse of the 'Diamond Capital' and its colorful Old Town houseboats during the initial climb.
Peace River Valley
A dramatic crossing of the deep, wide valley where the Peace River snakes through northern Alberta.
Canadian Rockies
Uninterrupted views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Rockies lining the western horizon for the final 30 minutes of the flight.
Downtown Calgary
A spectacular view of the Calgary Tower and the Bow River if the aircraft approaches YYC from the north or west.
The right side is superior for mountain viewing. Book a late afternoon flight during the autumn or winter to catch the 'Alpenglow' as the setting sun hits the eastern faces of the Rockies just before landing.
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Great Slave Lake
Aerial views of the North Arm's rugged coastline and the vast expanse of Canada's deepest lake immediately after takeoff.
Boreal Wilderness
Dense clusters of spruce and pine forests typical of the Northwest Territories and northern Alberta's taiga shield.
Athabasca River
The winding, silt-laden waters of the Athabasca carving through the landscape toward Lake Athabasca.
Alberta Farmlands
The transition into the distinctive 'checkerboard' grid of the central Alberta prairies as you approach the Red Deer region.
Sit on the left for the best morning light across the lakes. In winter, keep an eye out for the intricate 'ice roads' stretching across the frozen surface of Great Slave Lake shortly after departure from Yellowknife.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,262 km (784 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 41 min
Departure: YZF (62.46279907226562, -114.44000244140624)
Arrival: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Route Type: Domestic
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