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YHZ → YQY
Which side of the plane to sit from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax) to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (Sydney)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior vistas of the rugged Atlantic coastline and the magnificent Bras d'Or Lake system, which is the crown jewel of Cape Breton's landscape.
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100 Wild Islands
A stunning archipelago of pristine, turquoise-watered islands along the Eastern Shore shortly after takeoff.
Chedabucto Bay
The large, deep-water bay near Guysborough that leads into the Atlantic Ocean.
Bras d'Or Lake
The massive, salt-water inland sea that dominates the center of Cape Breton Island.
Sydney Harbour
The industrial and historical waterfront of Sydney as the plane descends for landing.
The right side is the premier choice for this route. Keep your camera ready about 10-15 minutes after takeoff for the Eastern Shore islands. During the final 10 minutes of the flight, you will have a sweeping view of the Bras d'Or Lake, which is particularly breathtaking during the autumn foliage peak in October.
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Musquodoboit Valley
Dense evergreen forests and winding river systems of the Nova Scotia interior.
Northumberland Strait
Distant views of the calm waters separating mainland Nova Scotia from Prince Edward Island.
Canso Causeway
The man-made rock fill causeway connecting mainland Nova Scotia to Cape Breton Island.
Creignish Hills
The first major elevation gain seen when crossing onto the island, featuring steep wooded slopes.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. It provides a better perspective of the engineering of the Canso Causeway and the transition from the mainland's flat terrain to the rolling hills of western Cape Breton.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 305 km (190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 31 min
Departure: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Arrival: YQY (46.1614, -60.047798)
Route Type: Domestic
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