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YOW → YQB
Which side of the plane to sit from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa) to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers consistent views of the St. Lawrence River valley, historic waterway landmarks, and the iconic bridges leading into Quebec City.
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St. Lawrence River
Follow the massive blue vein of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the primary shipping artery for the Great Lakes.
Lac Saint-Pierre
Observe this unique UNESCO Biosphere Reserve where the river widens into a massive shallow lake filled with islands.
Trois-Rivières Port
Look for large industrial ships and tankers docked at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers.
Quebec Bridges
Witness the world-famous Quebec Bridge and the Pierre Laporte Bridge during the final descent into Jean Lesage Airport.
The right side is unbeatable for evening flights as the sunset reflects off the St. Lawrence River. As you approach Quebec City, stay alert during the final 10 minutes for a spectacular view of the bridges. If the flight path takes you over the South Shore, you may even spot the distant Appalachian foothills.
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Parliament Hill
Depending on the departure runway, get a bird's-eye view of Canada's capital buildings and the historic Fairmont Château Laurier.
Gatineau Park
Vast stretches of green rolling hills and deep blue lakes located just across the Ottawa River in Quebec.
Laurentian Highlands
The ancient, rugged peaks of the Canadian Shield provide a dramatic, undulating horizon to the north.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly striking in autumn when the maple forests of the Laurentians turn vibrant shades of red and orange. Keep an eye out for the expansive Gatineau hills within the first 10 minutes of flight.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 368 km (229 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Arrival: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Route Type: Domestic
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