The right side captures London's skyline on departure, brief but striking glimpses of southern Greenland's ice cap and fjords along the high-latitude cruise track, and a dramatic Rocky Mountain approach into Calgary — while the left side mostly overlooks flat farmland, Hudson Bay, and prairie.
Flight Path
Scottish Highlands and Hebrides, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords near Cape Farewell, Davis Strait, Baffin Island, Hudson Bay, Canadian Shield lakes, and the Alberta prairies
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTWesterly departures from LHR bank right onto a northbound track toward Scotland, giving right-side passengers a clear look back at London's skyline and the Thames before the city gives way to the English countryside.
Landing at YYC
RIGHTArrivals into Calgary typically land southbound on runway 17, putting the Rocky Mountain front ranges directly on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent, a dramatic contrast to the flat prairie on the opposite side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Calgary International (YYC)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Calgary. The right side captures London's skyline on departure, brief but striking glimpses of southern Greenland's ice cap and fjords along the high-latitude cruise track, and a dramatic Rocky Mountain approach into Calgary — while the left side mostly overlooks flat farmland, Hudson Bay, and prairie.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Westerly departures from LHR bank right onto a northbound track toward Scotland, giving right-side passengers a clear look back at London's skyline and the Thames before the city gives way to the English countryside. Notable sights include: River Thames, City of London/Canary Wharf skyline, Wembley Stadium, Windsor Castle.
What can I see when landing at Calgary International in Calgary?
When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Calgary typically land southbound on runway 17, putting the Rocky Mountain front ranges directly on the right side of the aircraft during the final descent, a dramatic contrast to the flat prairie on the opposite side. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountain front range, Bow River valley, downtown Calgary skyline, foothills grassland.
How long is the flight from London to Calgary?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Calgary International (YYC) takes 9h 20m.
What does the London to Calgary flight path pass over?
Scottish Highlands and Hebrides, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords near Cape Farewell, Davis Strait, Baffin Island, Hudson Bay, Canadian Shield lakes, and the Alberta prairies