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YXU → YOW
Which side of the plane to sit from London Airport (London) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (Ottawa)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Toronto skyline, the vast expanse of Lake Ontario, and the scenic Thousand Islands region during the approach to Eastern Ontario.
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Niagara Escarpment
Observe the dramatic limestone ridge that snakes through Southern Ontario, a designated World Biosphere Reserve.
Toronto Skyline
Get a spectacular view of the CN Tower and the dense cluster of downtown skyscrapers along the lakefront.
Lake Ontario
Enjoy the deep blue vistas of the smallest of the Great Lakes stretching toward the horizon.
Thousand Islands
Look for the cluster of over 1,800 islands where the lake empties into the St. Lawrence River near Kingston.
This side is generally more scenic. Aim for a morning flight to have the sun behind you for better photography of Toronto. If the flight path stays south over the lake, you will have a perfect view of the entire Greater Toronto Area.
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Kitchener-Waterloo Area
View the sprawling urban development and tech hubs of the Tri-City area shortly after takeoff.
Kawartha Lakes
Glance north to see the southern edge of the Canadian Shield, dotted with numerous lakes and dense forests.
Gatineau Hills
As the plane aligns for landing in Ottawa, see the rolling green peaks across the provincial border in Quebec.
Sit on this side during late afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun. It provides a more pastoral view of Ontario's agricultural heartland and the forested outskirts of the capital region.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: YXU (43.035599, -81.1539)
Arrival: YOW (45.3224983215332, -75.66919708251953)
Route Type: Domestic
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