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ATH → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is superior on this route due to its alignment with the Great Circle path, which frequently brings the aircraft over the dramatic ice sheets of Greenland and the rugged, iceberg-filled waters of the Labrador coast.
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The Balkans
Rugged mountain terrain across Greece, Albania, and Montenegro shortly after takeoff.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Often the highlight of the trip, featuring vast glaciers and deep fjords carved into the coastline.
Labrador Coast
Desolate and beautiful wilderness where icebergs are frequently visible in the sea during spring months.
Northern Ontario
Dense boreal forests and a network of thousands of lakes as the plane descends toward Toronto.
The right side is essential for catching the spectacular sub-arctic scenery. Monitor the flight map as you cross the Atlantic; the window for Greenland is usually 5-6 hours into the flight. This side also stays in the shade for most of the westbound journey, making it much easier to take clear photos without cockpit glare.
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Adriatic Coast
Breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and the fragmented islands of the Croatian and Italian coastlines.
Southern Alps
Views of the glaciated peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps as you transit toward Western Europe.
Toronto Skyline
On certain approach patterns into YYZ, the left side offers the best view of the CN Tower and the downtown core.
Sit on the left if you prefer views of the Mediterranean and a higher probability of seeing the Toronto skyline upon arrival. Since this is a westbound flight, the sun will be on the left side (south) for much of the journey; keep your window shade adjusted to manage heat and glare.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 8,128 km (5,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 34 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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