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LGA → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the left side captures the NYC departure, the right side offers a superior panoramic sequence including the Catskill Mountains, the vast Lake Ontario shoreline, and the iconic Toronto skyline on approach.
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Hudson Valley
Views of the winding Hudson River and the historic estates dotting the banks north of the city.
Catskill Mountains
Dense forest and rolling peaks of the Catskill Park region as you cross into Upstate New York.
Lake Ontario
A vast blue horizon as the flight crosses the southern shoreline near Rochester and moves over open water.
Downtown Toronto
The most coveted view of the route, featuring the CN Tower and Rogers Centre during the descent into YYZ.
The Golden Horseshoe
The densely populated urban arc stretching from Oshawa to Toronto along the lakefront.
For the ultimate Toronto approach, select a seat on the right and avoid the wing area (rows 10-20 on most narrowbodies). The 'downwind' leg into YYZ often flies directly parallel to the skyline. Late afternoon flights are ideal, as the setting sun reflects brilliantly off the glass skyscrapers of the Financial District.
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Manhattan Skyline
Unmatched views of the Empire State Building, Central Park, and the Hudson River immediately following a westbound LGA departure.
Delaware Water Gap
The dramatic geographic notch where the Delaware River cuts through the Appalachian Mountains on the PA/NJ border.
Finger Lakes
Aerial perspective of the long, narrow glacial lakes of Central New York, specifically the southern tips of Seneca and Cayuga.
Niagara Falls
On more southerly routing, the mist and distinct shape of the Horseshoe Falls can be spotted from high altitude.
The left side is prime for the first 10 minutes of flight. To maximize the Manhattan view, check the wind; a north or west departure from LGA (Runways 31 or 4) usually provides the best skyline bank. Morning flights offer the best lighting for NYC photos as the sun is in the east.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 573 km (356 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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