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SEA → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Seattle) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic mountain scenery through Washington and Montana, followed by a stunning northern traversal across the Great Lakes and Georgian Bay.
North Cascades
Jagged, snow-capped peaks and alpine glaciers of Washington state shortly after takeoff.
Glacier National Park
Breathtaking views of the Montana Rockies, including carved glacial valleys and high-altitude lakes.
Lake Superior
The vast, deep blue expanse of the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Georgian Bay
The rugged shoreline and 'Thirty Thousand Islands' of Ontario's cottage country.
Boundary Waters
A complex mosaic of interconnected lakes and forests along the US-Canada border.
Choose the left side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photos of the Cascades. This side is also superior for spotting the aurora borealis if flying during a geomagnetic storm at night.
Mount Rainier
An iconic, close-up view of Washington's highest peak if the flight departs to the south.
The Great Plains
Geometric patterns of agricultural fields stretching across the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Detroit Skyline
Views of the Motor City and the Ambassador Bridge crossing into Canada.
Toronto Skyline
A spectacular view of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline during the descent into YYZ.
Sit on the right side for the best chance to see the Toronto skyline during the final approach, especially if landing on runways 05 or 06L/R. Be aware that southern exposure may cause significant glare during midday flights.
Distance: 3,307 km (2,055 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 53 min
Departure: SEA (47.449001, -122.308998)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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