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YEG → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic Canadian vistas, including the vast expanse of the Great Lakes and a high probability of seeing the Toronto skyline during the arrival sequence.
Prairie Cities
Bird's-eye views of Regina or Winnipeg, depending on the specific flight corridor and wind patterns.
Lake Superior
The dramatic northern coastline of the world's largest freshwater lake, often appearing like an ocean.
Georgian Bay
The stunning turquoise waters and 'Thirty Thousand Islands' near the Bruce Peninsula.
The Big Smoke
A spectacular view of the CN Tower and the dense Toronto skyline during the descent into Pearson.
This is the premier side for daytime photography. Request a seat behind the wing to capture the contrast between the blue Great Lakes and the aircraft. For the Toronto skyline, the views are most consistent during an approach from the west; if the plane circles over Lake Ontario, the CN Tower will be clearly visible.
Prairie Tapestry
Infinite geometric patterns of golden and green farmland stretching across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Boreal Forest
The dense, deep green wilderness of the northern Canadian Shield as the plane enters Ontario.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights, this north-facing side provides the best opportunity to spot the Northern Lights.
Glacial Lake Clusters
Thousands of small, unnamed lakes dotting the rocky terrain of the pre-Cambrian shield.
Choose the left side for night flights to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis away from the sun's glare. During the day, watch for the sharp transition from the flat prairie grid to the rugged, lake-filled Shield near the Manitoba-Ontario border.
Distance: 2,689 km (1,671 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: Domestic
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