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EWR → YTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views for this route, including a potential glimpse of Manhattan after takeoff and a world-class, close-up view of the Toronto skyline and CN Tower upon arrival at the island airport.
Manhattan Skyline
Spectacular views of Midtown and the Empire State Building shortly after departing Newark heading north.
Catskill Mountains
Dense wilderness and high peaks of the New York Forest Preserve visible to the northeast.
Rochester Waterfront
The cityscape of Rochester and the Genesee River flowing into the vast expanse of Lake Ontario.
CN Tower & Downtown
A premier, close-up view of the Toronto skyline and the Rogers Centre on the approach into Billy Bishop.
The right side is essential for the 'money shot' of Toronto. As the plane approaches YTZ, it often flies parallel to the waterfront, placing the CN Tower and the financial district directly outside your window. For departures from EWR, keep your camera ready immediately after wheels-up for views of the New York City skyline to the east.
Delaware Water Gap
A dramatic geologic feature where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains.
Pocono Mountains
Forested rolling hills and scenic plateaus visible throughout the Pennsylvania portion of the flight.
The Finger Lakes
Stunning aerial perspectives of the narrow, linear glacial lakes like Seneca and Cayuga in upstate New York.
Hamilton Harbor
Industrial landscapes and the westernmost tip of Lake Ontario as the aircraft begins its final descent.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize sun glare and enjoy better lighting for landscape photography over the Finger Lakes. This side provides a great view of the residential shoreline of Lake Ontario and the industrial architecture of Hamilton during the approach to Toronto.
Distance: 540 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: YTZ (43.627499, -79.396202)
Route Type: International
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