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YQB → YTZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec) to Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is significantly superior for this route because it offers a clear view of the Montreal skyline and, most importantly, an unbeatable perspective of the CN Tower and downtown Toronto during the final approach into Billy Bishop Airport.
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Old Quebec
Immediate views of the Citadel and Château Frontenac if departing to the west from YQB.
Montreal Island
A spectacular view of Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and the dense downtown core as you fly along the corridor.
Thousand Islands
The scenic archipelago at the head of the St. Lawrence River where it meets Lake Ontario.
Toronto Skyline
The ultimate highlight: a close-up, low-altitude view of the CN Tower and financial district skyscrapers on final descent.
Toronto Harbour
Views of the busy waterfront and the Toronto Islands just seconds before touching down on the island runway.
Sit on the right side and book a window seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of Toronto. On the approach to YTZ, the plane often performs a 'U' turn over the lake, providing a panoramic sweep of the entire city skyline. Evening flights are particularly magical as the city lights reflect off the lake.
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St. Lawrence South Shore
Bird's-eye view of the historic 'long-lot' farming patterns typical of rural Quebec settlements along the river.
Appalachian Foothills
Distant vistas of the rolling hills and dense forests extending toward the New York and Vermont borders.
Lake Ontario Horizon
Expansive views of the deep blue waters of the lake as the aircraft tracks along the southern edge of Ontario.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare. While it offers a peaceful view of the lake, it misses the major urban landmarks that make this short-haul route famous.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 718 km (446 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min
Departure: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Arrival: YTZ (43.627499, -79.396202)
Route Type: Domestic
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