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YYZ → CLT
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (Charlotte)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft is superior for this route as it typically offers a breathtaking view of the Toronto skyline and CN Tower shortly after takeoff, as well as a more direct view of Charlotte's Uptown skyscrapers during the standard arrival sequence.
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Toronto Downtown Skyline
Unparalleled views of the CN Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers along the Lake Ontario shoreline during departure.
Lake Ontario
A massive expanse of blue water visible as the aircraft climbs and turns southward toward the US border.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, forested terrain and rolling hills of the Pennsylvania and West Virginia highlands.
Monongahela National Forest
Deep green vistas of one of the most ecologically diverse areas in the Eastern United States.
Charlotte Uptown
The banking capital's skyline is often visible on the left side during the final approach into CLT from the north.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. If the flight departs to the east and turns south, have your camera ready within the first 5 minutes for the best shots of Toronto. On arrival, the left side provides the most consistent view of the Bank of America Stadium and the city center.
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Niagara Peninsula
Depending on the specific departure corridor, you may catch a distant glimpse of the Niagara River and the surrounding wine country.
Pittsburgh Region
Aerial views of the 'Steel City' and the confluence of the three rivers are frequently visible to the west of the flight path.
New River Gorge Area
The deep canyons and dramatic river bends of southern West Virginia are a highlight of the mid-flight segment.
Lake Norman
The largest man-made lake in North Carolina, signaling that you are just minutes away from landing.
Blue Ridge Mountains
The hazy blue ridges of the Appalachian chain stretch across the horizon as you enter North Carolina airspace.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be on the opposite side, reducing glare on the window. Keep an eye out for Lake Norman during the descent; its jagged shoreline and numerous islands are easily identifiable. In autumn, the foliage colors of the Appalachian range are spectacular from this vantage point.
Book Hotels in CharlotteDistance: 948 km (589 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: CLT (35.2140007019043, -80.94309997558594)
Route Type: International
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