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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
Expect impressive views of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the downtown Edmonton skyline when approaching from the north over the city.
Expect impressive views of the North Saskatchewan River valley and the downtown Edmonton skyline when approaching from the north over the city.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain scenery, including the towering peaks of the San Jacinto mountains at takeoff, the vast Great Salt Lake, and a long-range panorama of the Canadian Rockies.
The right side offers a superior view of the massive Mount Rainier during departure and provides a more direct perspective of the high-altitude peaks and turquoise glacial lakes of the Canadian Rockies as you cross the Continental Divide.
While both sides offer stunning mountain views, the right side provides a more direct perspective of the iconic high peaks of Banff National Park and the turquoise waters of Abraham Lake before descending into the prairies.
The left side offers a stunning progression from the Texas High Plains into the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the American and Canadian Rockies as you head north.
The right side offers the most diverse scenery, including aerial views of the Canadian capital, the rugged northern shores of Lake Superior, and the expansive lake systems of Manitoba.
The left side of the aircraft offers a dramatic and consistent view of the Rocky Mountain Range as the flight parallels the Continental Divide while heading north.
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.
The right side offers consistent northern exposure, providing indirect light ideal for photography, and captures the density of the Minnesota lake district and the expansive Canadian prairie landscapes better than the left.
The Right Side (North) is preferred for its softer lighting away from the sun and superior views of the rugged Canadian Shield, the vastness of Lake Superior, and the distinct transition into the northern prairies.
The left side offers an expansive view of the Great Slave Lake immediately after takeoff and a superior vantage point for the sprawling boreal wetlands of Wood Buffalo National Park.
The right side is generally superior for this route because the sun remains to the south (left side) for most of the flight, reducing glare. It also offers better views of the vast Missouri River reservoirs and the expansive agricultural patterns of the Canadian Prairies without the harsh sunlight.
The left side offers the most consistent scenery, including views of the expansive Boreal forest, the potential to see Lesser Slave Lake, and a superior perspective of the Edmonton city skyline during the final approach.