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SXM → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Princess Juliana International Airport (Philipsburg) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Caribbean island chain during initial ascent, followed by the glacial Finger Lakes of New York and the iconic Niagara Falls on the standard approach into Pearson.
Maho Beach & Sint Maarten
Immediate views of the famous beach and the western coast of the island upon takeoff.
Anguilla
Clear views of the flat, turquoise-fringed island of Anguilla shortly after departure.
Turks and Caicos
The vibrant reef systems and deep blue trenches of the Atlantic edge of the Caribbean.
Appalachian Mountains
Rolling green ridges as you cross from the US coast toward the Great Lakes region.
Finger Lakes
Distinctive long, narrow glacial lakes in Upstate New York visible during the descent.
Niagara Falls
If the flight approaches YYZ from the south, the left side provides a world-class view of the Horseshoe Falls.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Niagara Falls; flights from the south often pass directly over or to the west of the falls. For evening flights, this side also captures the sunset over the wing. Ensure your window is clean for the high-contrast turquoise waters near Sint Maarten.
Atlantic Horizon
Expansive views of the deep Atlantic Ocean, particularly striking during morning 'Golden Hour'.
Outer Banks
The thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina visible as the flight path meets the US coast.
Chesapeake Bay
The vast waterways and intricate bridges of the Maryland and Virginia coastline.
Toronto Skyline
Views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline if the aircraft loops around the city for landing.
Lake Ontario
Large scale views of the Great Lake as the plane crosses into Canadian airspace.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic. It offers better views of the US Eastern Seaboard and the sprawling Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the final approach patterns, especially if landing on runways 24L or 24R.
Distance: 3,244 km (2,016 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 49 min
Departure: SXM (18.0410003662, -63.1088981628)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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