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YHZ → YSJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (Halifax) to Saint John Airport (St. John)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Minas Basin, the entrance to the Annapolis Valley, and a more direct view of the Saint John city harbor and the famous Reversing Falls during the descent.
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Hants County Forests
Dense clusters of Acadian forest and small lakes immediately after departing Halifax.
Minas Basin South Shore
The southern coastline of the basin where the world's highest tides occur; watch for vast mudflats at low tide.
Cape Blomidon
Dramatic red sandstone cliffs that mark the split between the Minas Basin and the Bay of Fundy.
Open Bay of Fundy
The wide crossing toward New Brunswick where whale sightings are occasionally possible from low altitudes.
Saint John Cityscape
Sweeping views of the historic port, the city center, and the industrial harbor during the final approach.
Reversing Falls Rapids
The unique phenomenon where the Saint John River meets the Bay of Fundy tides, visible just west of the city.
Sit on the left for the best views of the sunset if flying in the late afternoon. For the most dramatic visual experience, check the tide tables before you fly; seeing the Minas Basin at low tide reveals incredible red mud landscapes that are hidden at high tide. Keep your camera ready as you cross the coastline into New Brunswick for the best shots of the Saint John River mouth.
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Shubenacadie River
A winding river known for its tidal bore, visible north of the airport shortly after takeoff.
Parrsboro Shore
The rugged northern coastline of the Minas Basin, famous for its fossil cliffs and geological formations.
Chignecto Peninsula
A remote and hilly finger of land extending into the Bay of Fundy with steep coastal drops.
Kennebecasis River
The scenic, wider river valley that runs parallel to the Saint John River, visible as you enter the destination airspace.
Rothesay and Quispamsis
The picturesque suburban communities along the river banks northeast of Saint John.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the glare of the sun. It provides a better look at the northern geological layers of the Bay of Fundy. If the flight path takes a northern approach into YSJ, you will get a great look at the river systems of New Brunswick. Look for the distinct color difference between the river water and the silt-heavy bay water.
Book Hotels in St. JohnDistance: 193 km (120 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 19 min
Departure: YHZ (44.880798339799995, -63.508598327600005)
Arrival: YSJ (45.31610107421875, -65.89029693603516)
Route Type: Domestic
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