While takeoff offers interesting river valley views, the landing approach into Dubrovnik provides far more dramatic and memorable scenery: the Adriatic coastline, the iconic walled Old Town, and the Dinaric Mountains create a visually striking arrival. Left seats capture this approach sequence best.
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Flight Path
Edmonton to Dubrovnik is 5,223 miles (8,406 km), a flight of about 11 hours.
This transatlantic routing typically crosses the Canadian Arctic (Barents Sea region), then proceeds over Scandinavia and the North Sea. Notable features include: the Arctic archipelago and ice patterns (if visible), the Norwegian coast and fjords, the North Sea, and the transition into continental Europe over Germany and Austria before descending toward the Adriatic. The flight crosses approximately 6,000 nautical miles of varied terrain from boreal forest to tundra to temperate European landscape.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YEG
RIGHTEdmonton sits on the North Saskatchewan River valley. Climbing eastbound, right-side seats face the river's dramatic ravine system cutting through the city and the forested terrain stretching toward the Canadian Shield. Left side shows the flat prairie extending westward.
Landing at DBV
LEFTApproaching Dubrovnik from the northwest (typical routing), left-side seats offer views of the Dalmatian coast, the Adriatic Sea, and the distinctive walled Old Town of Dubrovnik perched on its peninsula. The limestone Dinaric Mountains rise inland to the left. Right side faces open sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edmonton International (YEG) to Dubrovnik (DBV)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edmonton to Dubrovnik. While takeoff offers interesting river valley views, the landing approach into Dubrovnik provides far more dramatic and memorable scenery: the Adriatic coastline, the iconic walled Old Town, and the Dinaric Mountains create a visually striking arrival. Left seats capture this approach sequence best.
What can I see during takeoff from Edmonton International in Edmonton?
During takeoff from Edmonton International (YEG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edmonton sits on the North Saskatchewan River valley. Climbing eastbound, right-side seats face the river's dramatic ravine system cutting through the city and the forested terrain stretching toward the Canadian Shield. Left side shows the flat prairie extending westward. Notable sights include: North Saskatchewan River valley and ravine system, Edmonton city grid and river bends, Beaver Lake to the northeast, boreal forest transition zone.
What can I see when landing at Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Dubrovnik from the northwest (typical routing), left-side seats offer views of the Dalmatian coast, the Adriatic Sea, and the distinctive walled Old Town of Dubrovnik perched on its peninsula. The limestone Dinaric Mountains rise inland to the left. Right side faces open sea. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea and Dalmatian coastline, Dubrovnik Old Town walled peninsula, Elaphiti Islands offshore, Dinaric Mountains inland.
How long is the flight from Edmonton to Dubrovnik?
The flight from Edmonton International (YEG) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes about 11 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 5,223 miles (8,406 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edmonton to Dubrovnik flight path pass over?
This transatlantic routing typically crosses the Canadian Arctic (Barents Sea region), then proceeds over Scandinavia and the North Sea. Notable features include: the Arctic archipelago and ice patterns (if visible), the Norwegian coast and fjords, the North Sea, and the transition into continental Europe over Germany and Austria before descending toward the Adriatic. The flight crosses approximately 6,000 nautical miles of varied terrain from boreal forest to tundra to temperate European landscape.