The left side wins primarily on takeoff, offering a rare view of the Rocky Mountain front range near Calgary, while the rest of the flight over the Canadian prairies and Ontario farmland is scenically modest on both sides.
Flight Path
Flat agricultural plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the Canadian Shield's exposed rock and lake country west of Lake Superior, and the Great Lakes region approaching southwestern Ontario
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Takeoff from YYC
LEFTDeparting YYC eastbound-turning flights give left-side passengers a strong view back toward the Rocky Mountain front range southwest of Calgary before the aircraft turns east over the prairies. The foothills and front ranges are visible for several minutes during climb-out on clear days.
Landing at YXU
LEFTOn approach into YXU from the northwest, the left side offers views over the patchwork farmland of southwestern Ontario and glimpses of the Thames River valley near London, more visually varied than the featureless right-side view over similar flat farmland without notable water features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to London (YXU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to London. The left side wins primarily on takeoff, offering a rare view of the Rocky Mountain front range near Calgary, while the rest of the flight over the Canadian prairies and Ontario farmland is scenically modest on both sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YYC eastbound-turning flights give left-side passengers a strong view back toward the Rocky Mountain front range southwest of Calgary before the aircraft turns east over the prairies. The foothills and front ranges are visible for several minutes during climb-out on clear days. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain front range, Bow River valley, Calgary downtown skyline, foothills west of Calgary.
What can I see when landing at London in London?
When landing at London (YXU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into YXU from the northwest, the left side offers views over the patchwork farmland of southwestern Ontario and glimpses of the Thames River valley near London, more visually varied than the featureless right-side view over similar flat farmland without notable water features. Notable sights include: Thames River, southwestern Ontario farmland mosaic, small town grids near London.
How long is the flight from Calgary to London?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to London (YXU) takes 2h 45m.
What does the Calgary to London flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the Canadian Shield's exposed rock and lake country west of Lake Superior, and the Great Lakes region approaching southwestern Ontario