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EWR → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Newark Liberty International Airport (Newark) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for its high-probability view of the Manhattan skyline immediately after departure and its superior perspective of the central Finger Lakes region.
Manhattan Skyline
A world-class view of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and One World Trade Center.
The Hudson River
The wide, majestic river separating New Jersey and New York as you climb northward.
Catskill Mountains
Rolling, forest-covered peaks that offer a beautiful green or snowy carpet depending on the season.
Finger Lakes Region
Direct views of the long, slender glacial lakes like Cayuga and Seneca.
Mississauga Skyline
Views of the distinctive Absolute World 'Marilyn Monroe' towers during the descent.
For the best Manhattan view, select a seat on the right and hope for a northern departure. During winter months, the frozen Finger Lakes create a unique geometric pattern visible clearly from this side.
Jersey City Urban Core
Detailed views of the Gold Coast and the urban density of Northern New Jersey.
Delaware Water Gap
The scenic breach where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Ridge.
Niagara Falls
Visible in the distance to the west when the flight path approaches Toronto from the south.
Lake Ontario Shoreline
The transition from the lush New York landscape to the vast blue expanse of the Great Lake.
Toronto Skyline
A prime view of the CN Tower and the financial district during southern approach patterns.
Choose the left side for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Appalachian Mountains. It is also the best side for seeing the CN Tower if the flight approaches YYZ from the south or west.
Distance: 559 km (347 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: EWR (40.69250106811523, -74.168701171875)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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