Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Calgary. While takeoff offers Icelandic coastal and volcanic scenery, the landing into Calgary provides the most dramatic and visually striking views with the Rocky Mountains as a dominant feature. Right seats capture this mountain approach perfectly.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face northwest over Reykjavik Bay and the Reykjanes Peninsula during initial climb. You'll see the city sprawl, coastal inlets, and the distinctive lava fields of the peninsula receding beneath you. Notable sights include: Reykjavik city center and harbor, Reykjanes Peninsula lava plateau, Kollafjörður bay, Mount Esja to the northeast.

When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats offer the best views during descent into Calgary. You'll see the Canadian Rockies rising dramatically to the west and southwest, with the Bow River valley and Calgary's urban sprawl spreading across the prairie below. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountains (especially Mount Royal and peaks west of the city), Bow River valley, Calgary downtown skyline, prairie grasslands extending east.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Calgary International (YYC) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (typically 33,000-35,000 feet). Midway, you'll be over open ocean with no visible landmarks. As you approach North America, the Labrador coast becomes visible with its rocky shoreline and fjords. Further west, the Canadian Shield's boreal forest and scattered lakes appear. The flight then crosses the Canadian prairies with the Rocky Mountains appearing on the western horizon about 1 hour before landing.