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MKE → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Milwaukee lakefront upon departure and the spectacular Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario coastline during the approach to YYZ.
Milwaukee Lakefront
Clear views of the Milwaukee Art Museum and the downtown skyline immediately after departure.
Detroit-Windsor Border
The industrial landscape and bridges connecting the US and Canada visible to the south.
Niagara Falls
On clear days during the descent, the mist and silhouette of the falls are visible to the southeast.
Toronto Skyline
A breathtaking view of the CN Tower and the dense urban core of Canada's largest city.
Lake Ontario Shoreline
The busy ports and marinas of Mississauga and Oakville during the final landing pattern.
The right side is essential for the iconic Toronto approach. For the best chance to see Niagara Falls, look toward the southeast roughly 15 minutes before landing. Morning flights offer the best lighting for photography of the Milwaukee skyline. During winter, look for ice shelf formations along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lake Michigan Horizon
Deep blue waters and the winding coastline of the western Great Lakes shortly after takeoff.
Manistee National Forest
Expansive views of Michigan's dense green timberlands and inland lakes during mid-flight.
Saginaw Bay
The distinct coastal 'thumb' of Michigan and the transition into the vast waters of Lake Huron.
Ontario Farmland
A geometric patchwork of agricultural fields and rural townships in Southwestern Ontario.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the southern sun glare. This side provides a great perspective of the remote northern Michigan wilderness and the quieter coastal towns of Lake Huron. It is particularly scenic during autumn when the Michigan forests change color.
Distance: 673 km (418 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 7 min
Departure: MKE (42.94720077514648, -87.89659881591797)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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