Seeing Edmonton from a plane9 ★
The northernmost North American city of over a million, split by the North Saskatchewan River's deep green valley, the largest urban parkland in North America. Look for the winding wooded ribbon through the grid.
4 of our routes pass it. Alberta · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Seattle to Edmonton: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Denver to Edmonton | Right | on the way down |
| Las Vegas to Edmonton | Left | on the way down |
| Miami to Anchorage | Right | 303 min after takeoff |
| Seattle to Edmonton | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Edmonton from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 4). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Edmonton from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Edmonton at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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