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SAN → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from San Diego International Airport (San Diego) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the High Sierras and the Rockies during the first half of the trip, followed by a dramatic crossing of Lake Michigan and views of the northern Great Lakes region.
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San Bernardino Mountains
Dramatic views of high peaks as you climb out of the Southern California basin.
Great Basin Desert
The rugged, basin-and-range topography of Nevada and Utah creates a stunning textured landscape.
Rocky Mountain Peaks
Panoramic views of the snow-capped Front Range as the plane traverses the Colorado-Wyoming border area.
Lake Michigan
A sweeping crossing of the lake, often providing distant views of the Chicago shoreline to the south.
Southern Ontario Landscapes
View the lush greenery and agricultural patterns of the 'Golden Horseshoe' during the descent into Toronto.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun. This side provides the best angle for the vastness of the Great Lakes and the rugged northern sections of the Rocky Mountains. During the descent, keep an eye out for the distinct transition from the blue waters of Lake Huron to the Ontario mainland.
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Colorado Plateau
Distant views of the deep reds and oranges of northern Arizona and the Grand Canyon region to the south.
The Great Plains
The iconic 'patchwork quilt' of circular irrigation fields across Nebraska and Iowa.
Detroit Skyline
Usually visible as the flight path passes over the Michigan-Ontario border.
Lake Erie
Broad views of the southernmost Great Lake during the final approach phase.
CN Tower & Toronto Core
Often visible on the right side if the aircraft approaches YYZ from the south or performs a downwind leg over the lake.
The right side is excellent for catching a glimpse of Niagara Falls in the distance during the final 15 minutes of the flight if the approach path takes you south of the airport. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the desert landscapes, but be prepared for high-altitude glare.
Book Hotels in TorontoDistance: 3,465 km (2,153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 5 min
Departure: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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