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RDU → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Raleigh Durham International Airport (Raleigh-durham) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular approach over Lake Ontario and the iconic Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, during the final descent into YYZ.
Shenandoah Valley
Scenic river valley views tucked between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains of Virginia.
Susquehanna River
The wide, winding path of one of the world's oldest rivers cutting through the Pennsylvania landscape.
Finger Lakes
The distinctive narrow, glacial lakes of Upstate New York are often visible on clear days to the east.
Lake Ontario
Expansive blue waters as the flight crosses the international border, marking the transition into Canada.
Toronto Skyline
Unbeatable views of the CN Tower and the high-rise downtown core during the standard arrival sequence.
Request a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Toronto city core. This side is consistently better for the descent, as many flight paths involve a loop over Lake Ontario that points the right windows directly at the CN Tower and the Rogers Centre.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Early flight views of the rolling peaks of the Appalachian range stretching toward the western horizon.
Monongahela National Forest
Dense, dark green forest canopies covering the rugged terrain of the West Virginia highlands.
Pittsburgh Suburbs
Distant views of the industrial landscape and river confluences near the Pennsylvania border.
Lake Erie Shoreline
A glimpse of the Great Lake's shoreline as the aircraft begins its northern turn toward Ontario.
Ontario Farmland
The structured, geometric grid patterns of the Golden Horseshoe's agricultural heartland.
Choose this side for late afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the Appalachian mountains. During the final descent, watch for the limestone ridges of the Niagara Escarpment which mark the edge of the Ontario peninsula.
Distance: 870 km (541 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 27 min
Departure: RDU (35.877601623535156, -78.7874984741211)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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