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YTZ → YQT
Which side of the plane to sit from Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport (Toronto) to Thunder Bay Airport (Thunder Bay)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is overwhelmingly superior for this route as it offers the iconic view of the Toronto skyline immediately after takeoff from YTZ and provides a direct view of the Sleeping Giant rock formation upon arrival in Thunder Bay.
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Toronto Skyline
A stunning, close-up perspective of the CN Tower and downtown financial district immediately after departure.
Georgian Bay Islands
The turquoise waters and rugged granite islands of the 'Thirty Thousand Islands' region.
Manitoulin Island
Aerial views of the world's largest freshwater island, including its unique inland lakes.
The Sleeping Giant
The legendary rock formation on the Sibley Peninsula, best seen during the descent into YQT.
Northern Boreal Forest
A vast tapestry of deep green wilderness and thousands of tiny Canadian Shield lakes.
The right side is essential for the Toronto 'money shot' on takeoff. On the approach to Thunder Bay, the flight path usually passes south of the Sleeping Giant, making the right side the prime spot for photos. Choose an early morning flight for the best lighting on the rock faces of the North Shore.
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Lake Ontario Shoreline
Panoramic views of the western Greater Toronto Area and the lake's horizon during climb-out.
Blue Mountain Resort
Clear sightlines of the Niagara Escarpment and the ski hills near Collingwood.
Sauble Beach
One of the longest freshwater beaches in the world visible as you cross the Bruce Peninsula.
Lake Superior Horizon
The massive, ocean-like scale of the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area.
Sit on the left if flying in the late afternoon or evening to enjoy a spectacular sunset over Lake Huron and Lake Superior. It also offers a better view of the agricultural patterns of Southwestern Ontario before reaching the wilderness.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 930 km (578 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 33 min
Departure: YTZ (43.627499, -79.396202)
Arrival: YQT (48.37189865112305, -89.32389831542969)
Route Type: Domestic
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