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YOW → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the Lake Ontario shoreline, the historic Thousand Islands, and the iconic Toronto skyline during the final approach.
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Thousand Islands
A stunning aerial view of the archipelago scattered across the St. Lawrence River entrance.
Kingston & Fort Henry
See the historic limestone city and the 19th-century military fortifications from above.
Prince Edward County
Spot the white sand dunes of Sandbanks Provincial Park jutting into Lake Ontario.
Toronto Skyline
Usually provides the best angle for the CN Tower and downtown waterfront during descent.
For the best experience, choose an afternoon flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Toronto skyline. Keep your camera ready about 15 minutes before landing for the most dramatic city views. In winter, the frozen shoreline of Lake Ontario creates beautiful geometric ice patterns.
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Gatineau Hills
Verdant rolling hills and dense forests immediately visible after departing YOW.
Ottawa River
A clear view of the massive waterway that separates Ontario from Quebec.
Ontario Farmland
The structured patchwork of rural Ontario's agricultural heartland.
Greater Toronto Area
The vast urban sprawl and intricate highway interchanges of Mississauga and Brampton.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Ontario landscape. During landing, watch for the massive Highway 401, one of the busiest roads in the world. This side is typically quieter visually but offers a great sense of the scale of Canadian urbanization.
Book Hotels in TorontoDistance: 364 km (226 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: Domestic
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