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ATL → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most consistent scenic value, featuring the striking glacial Finger Lakes of New York and a panoramic view of the Toronto skyline and CN Tower during the descent over Lake Ontario.
Shenandoah Valley
The lush greenery and ridge-and-valley formations of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia.
Finger Lakes
The distinctive, long glacial lakes of Upstate New York create a unique geographic pattern from 30,000 feet.
Lake Ontario
A vast expanse of blue as you cross into Canadian airspace and begin the final descent.
Downtown Toronto
An unparalleled view of the CN Tower and the dense urban core as the plane banks for landing.
The right side is the 'money' side for Toronto arrivals. Request a seat here for the Finger Lakes view mid-flight. During the final 15 minutes, look for the CN Tower; if the plane lands toward the west, the skyline view is spectacular. Use a polarizing filter for photos over Lake Ontario to cut through the water's reflection.
Great Smoky Mountains
Aerial views of the southern Appalachian range and the rolling hills of northern Georgia and Tennessee.
Cincinnati Skyline
Depending on the flight corridor, the city and the winding Ohio River are often visible to the west.
Lake Erie Shoreline
The transition from the industrial Midwest to the vast blue waters of the Great Lakes.
Niagara Falls
On specific arrival patterns into YYZ, the mist and scale of the falls are visible out the left window.
The left side is preferable for spotting the mist of Niagara Falls if the plane follows the LINNG arrival route. For morning flights, this side will be in the shade, providing better conditions for photography without solar glare.
Distance: 1,191 km (740 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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