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POPYYZ

Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior sequence of views, ranging from the turquoise coral reefs of the Bahamas to the breathtaking aerial perspective of Niagara Falls during the final approach into Toronto.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Bahamian Archipelagos

Vibrant turquoise waters and white sand cays of the Turks and Caicos and Great Exuma chains.

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The Outer Banks

The distinctive thin ribbon of sand and barrier islands along the North Carolina coastline.

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Appalachian Ridges

Dense forest textures and rolling mountain ridges across Pennsylvania and upstate New York.

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Niagara Falls

The iconic Horseshoe and American Falls are frequently visible on the left during the descent into YYZ.

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Golden Horseshoe

The dense urban sprawl and industrial ports along the western edge of Lake Ontario.

Book a window seat on the left for the iconic Niagara Falls view; pilots often follow a flight path just west of the falls. For the best visibility of the Bahamas' reefs, aim for a flight departing POP between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM when the sun is high and water clarity is maximized. Avoid seats directly over the wing to maintain an unobstructed downward view of the coastlines.

Right Side Highlights
6.8
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Atlantic Horizon

Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream's distinct color shifts.

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East Coast Megalopolis

Distant but shimmering lights of major cities like Washington D.C. and Philadelphia during night flights.

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Lake Erie Crossing

The transition from the US border into Canada over the vast, shimmering expanse of the Great Lakes.

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Toronto Skyline

A clear view of the CN Tower and downtown skyscrapers when the aircraft banks for a runway 23 or 24 approach.

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YYZ Terminal Views

A detailed look at the sprawling Pearson International infrastructure and parked wide-body aircraft upon landing.

The right side is the better choice for night flights, as it faces the bright coastal cities of the US Eastern Seaboard. If the wind is blowing from the west, the right side provides the classic view of the CN Tower and downtown Toronto during the final turn. Keep your window shade open during the last 20 minutes to catch the sunset over the Great Lakes during winter months.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,790 km (1,734 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 43 min

Departure: POP (19.75790023803711, -70.56999969482422)

Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)

Route Type: International

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