Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Calgary. While takeoff offers local interest, the landing approach provides the most dramatic scenery—the Rocky Mountains are far more visually striking than the flat Ontario landscape. Left side captures the mountain approach, the primary scenic highlight of this route.

During takeoff from London (YXU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Thames River valley and the urban sprawl of London, Ontario as the aircraft climbs westward. You'll see the river's meandering path and the transition from city to agricultural land. Notable sights include: Thames River, London urban area, surrounding agricultural fields, early views toward the Great Lakes region.

When landing at Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides excellent views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains during descent into Calgary. The Front Range peaks become increasingly prominent as you approach from the east, with the Bow River valley visible below. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountains (Front Range), Bow River valley, Calgary's urban sprawl, foothills transition zone.

The flight from London (YXU) to Calgary International (YYC) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Canadian Shield and Great Lakes region, then transitions to the Great Plains. Notable features include Lake Huron and Georgian Bay (visible on right side during early cruise), the transition from boreal forest to prairie around the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border, and the gradual rise of terrain as the foothills approach from the west. The prairies dominate the middle 2 hours of flight with minimal elevation change.