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PEK → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers prime viewing of the Aurora Borealis during the long night segments across the high latitudes and superior vistas of the remote Arctic wilderness.
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Aurora Borealis
Frequent displays of the Northern Lights are visible while crossing the magnetic north over Russia and Canada during night segments.
Siberian Tundra
Uninterrupted views of the vast, frozen landscapes and intricate river networks of the Russian Far East.
Chukchi Sea
Aerial perspective of the icy waters where the Arctic Ocean meets the Pacific near the Bering Strait.
Canadian Arctic
Breathtaking views of the rugged, snow-capped islands and frozen channels of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
For the best chance to see the Northern Lights, choose a flight that departs PEK in the evening. Keep your cabin lights off and window shades up once you reach cruising altitude over high latitudes. Winter flights offer the longest viewing windows due to extended darkness.
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Sea of Okhotsk
The dramatic eastern coastline of Russia where the land meets the cold Pacific waters.
Alaskan Mountains
Distant views of the towering peaks and glaciers of the Alaskan interior as the flight heads south.
Canadian Shield
A sprawling landscape of ancient granite and millions of small lakes across central Canada.
Toronto Skyline
On the final approach to YYZ, enjoy a spectacular view of Lake Ontario and the CN Tower if landing from the east.
The right side is ideal for capturing the sunset or sunrise depending on departure time. During the descent into Toronto, keep your camera ready for the transition from the dense boreal forests to the urban sprawl of the Greater Toronto Area.
Book Hotels in TorontoDistance: 10,561 km (6,562 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 25 min
Departure: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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