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SAL → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Monseñor Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (San Salvador) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the turquoise waters of the Yucatan Peninsula, the emerald coasts of the Gulf, and the iconic Toronto skyline during the approach into YYZ.
Yucatan Peninsula
Vibrant turquoise waters and white sand beaches along the Mexican and Belizean coastlines.
Florida Emerald Coast
Clear views of the Destin and Panama City beach areas as you cross into North America.
East Coast Urban Corridor
Distant views of major US eastern cities and the dense suburban sprawl of the Northeast.
Niagara Falls
Depending on the approach vector into YYZ, you may catch a glimpse of the falls to the south.
Lake Ontario
The deep blue expanse of the lake contrasting with the urban development of the Golden Horseshoe.
Toronto Skyline
The best views of the CN Tower and downtown Toronto during the final descent into Pearson.
The right side is essential for the Toronto approach. To maximize views of the Caribbean and Gulf, choose a morning flight. During descent into YYZ, the aircraft often flies east over the lake before turning back west, giving right-side passengers a front-row seat to the city's waterfront and skyscrapers.
Salvadoran Volcanoes
Stunning views of the Izalco and Santa Ana volcanoes shortly after departure from SAL.
Guatemalan Highlands
Rugged mountainous terrain and deep valleys as you head north over Central America.
Western Gulf of Mexico
Vast ocean views as the aircraft transits from the Yucatan toward the US coastline.
Mississippi Delta
Intricate patterns of the river mouth and wetlands if the flight path tracks over Louisiana.
Appalachian Ridges
The rolling green and blue ridges of the Appalachian mountain range through Kentucky and Ohio.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Views of the industrial ports and the transition from the US border into Canadian airspace.
Sit on the left for the best mountain views during the first hour of flight. If it is a daytime flight, the sun will be behind you in the afternoon, reducing glare for photography. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from tropical mountains to the flat agricultural plains of the US Midwest.
Distance: 3,480 km (2,162 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 6 min
Departure: SAL (13.4409, -89.055702)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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