To YEG?
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 right side offers the most consistent views of the rugged Canadian Shield, the northern reaches of Lake Superior, and the distinct transition into the prairie landscape.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Manitoba lake systems upon departure and a more favorable angle of the North Saskatchewan River valley and Edmonton's skyline on descent.
The right side offers superior views of the rugged Canadian Shield, the massive expanse of Lake Winnipeg, and generally avoids direct sun glare when traveling westbound.
The left side is superior for this northbound journey, offering spectacular sunset views over the Western United States and distant glimpses of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the latter half of the flight.
The left side offers a prime vantage point for the Manhattan skyline upon departure from Newark and provides the best views of the meandering river systems and the city of Edmonton during the final approach.
The left side offers superior views of the Slave River's dramatic rapids immediately upon departure and a better perspective of the unique industrial landscape of the Athabasca oil sands mid-flight.
The left side offers a continuous panorama of the Canadian Rockies to the west and better views of the transition from the foothills to the central Alberta parkland.
The left side is generally preferred for this southward journey as it offers potential views of the vast Lesser Slave Lake in the distance and provides the most consistent perspective of the Edmonton skyline and the North Saskatchewan River valley during the descent into YEG.
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the Peace River's deep valleys immediately after takeoff and a more consistent view of Alberta's northern lake systems and river bends during the descent.
The right side offers a superior view of the North Saskatchewan River's winding path and the unique border city of Lloydminster, along with the lush greenery of Elk Island National Park upon approach.
The right side offers a more rugged perspective of the Swan Hills and the potential for spectacular views of the Canadian Rockies silhouette on the western horizon during clear weather.
The right side offers superior views of the unique glacial lake formations, the winding North Saskatchewan River, and a more favorable angle of the Edmonton skyline during the standard approach path.