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IST → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Istanbul Airport (Istanbul) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the superior choice for this transcontinental route, offering iconic views of the Greenland ice sheet and the rugged Canadian Shield, all while avoiding the harsh glare of the southern sun during the day.
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Black Sea Coast
Beautiful views of the northern Turkish shoreline shortly after takeoff from IST.
Greenland Glaciers
Spectacular views of jagged fjords, massive icebergs, and the vast arctic ice cap.
Labrador Plateau
The rugged and desolate beauty of northern Canada with its numerous glacial lakes.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway that serves as the gateway to the Great Lakes region.
Aurora Borealis
On winter night flights, this side faces the magnetic north, offering a chance to see the Northern Lights.
This side stays in the shade for most of the flight, making for better photography. Greenland usually becomes visible 5-7 hours into the journey; keep your camera ready for the ice sheets. For night flights, keep the cabin lights dim to spot the Aurora Borealis.
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Istanbul Skyline
A stunning aerial perspective of the historic peninsula and the Bosphorus strait during departure.
Alps Panorama
Distant views of the snow-capped European peaks as the flight traverses Central Europe.
English Channel
The busy waterway separating the UK from mainland Europe is often visible on clear days.
Downtown Toronto
The iconic CN Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers are often visible on the final approach.
Lake Ontario
The massive expanse of the lake provides a beautiful blue backdrop during the descent into YYZ.
Be prepared for significant sun glare and heat on this side as you fly westward; keep the window shade partially closed during the mid-flight. This side is ideal if the flight is landing from the east, as it offers the classic view of the Toronto skyline.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 8,172 km (5,078 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 37 min
Departure: IST (41.275278, 28.751944)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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