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YYC → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Calgary International Airport (Calgary) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally preferred for the scenic approach into Toronto, offering iconic views of the city skyline, the CN Tower, and the vast expanse of Lake Ontario.
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Calgary Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Calgary and the Calgary Tower during the initial climb-out from YYC.
Prairie Grid
The mesmerizing geometric beauty of agricultural fields stretching across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Great Lakes Basin
Expansive views of Lake Huron and the southern Great Lakes shoreline during the transition into Ontario.
Toronto Skyline
Spectacular bird's-eye views of the CN Tower and the financial district during the descent into YYZ.
Golden Horseshoe
The massive, illuminated urban corridor stretching around the western tip of Lake Ontario at night.
The right side is essential for seeing the Toronto skyline. Most approach paths into Pearson Airport loop south over Lake Ontario, giving passengers on this side a front-row seat to the city core. Book a window seat behind the wing to ensure the engine doesn't block your view of the CN Tower.
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Alberta Badlands
Striking erosion patterns and river coulees near Drumheller visible shortly after departing Calgary.
Lake Superior North Shore
The dramatic northern shoreline near Thunder Bay showcases the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield.
Boreal Forest
A vast, continuous carpet of evergreen forest and small lakes across Northern Ontario's wilderness.
Georgian Bay
Visible to the southeast, featuring turquoise waters and the limestone cliffs of the Bruce Peninsula.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Keep a lookout for the 'Sleeping Giant' rock formation when passing over the Thunder Bay area. This side offers the best perspective of the uninhabited northern wilderness and its intricate lake systems.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,689 km (1,671 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 35 min
Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: Domestic
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