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YYZ → CVG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (Cincinnati)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent urban and geographic views, including the Toronto skyline upon departure and the Cleveland waterfront mid-flight.
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Toronto Skyline
A stunning view of the CN Tower and Rogers Centre as the plane climbs over Lake Ontario.
Lake Erie Shoreline
Follows the southern coast of the lake, providing a long-range view of the shoreline transition from Canada to the US.
Cleveland Waterfront
Direct views of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Browns Stadium as the route passes over the city.
Columbus Metro
Visible to the southeast, the urban sprawl of Ohio's capital marks the halfway point of the descent.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see Niagara Falls in the distance shortly after takeoff if the flight path tracks slightly east. Evening flights offer spectacular views of the sun reflecting off Lake Erie's surface.
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Lake Erie Islands
Spot Put-in-Bay and Pelee Island dotting the western basin of the lake during the cruise phase.
Detroit-Windsor Horizon
On clear days, the skyline of Detroit and the Ambassador Bridge are visible far to the west.
Great Miami River
Follows the winding path of the river through the fertile agricultural lands of western Ohio.
Ohio River Valley
Offers a dramatic perspective of the river separating Ohio and Kentucky just before landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct southern sun. On approach into CVG, this side often provides a clearer view of the sprawling northern Kentucky landscape and the airport's layout.
Book Hotels in CincinnatiDistance: 664 km (413 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 6 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: CVG (39.0488014221, -84.6678009033)
Route Type: International
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