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YYZ → GLA
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Glasgow International Airport (Glasgow)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side (North) provides the most dramatic scenery, including the rugged coast of Labrador, the southern tip of Greenland, and the first sight of the Scottish Hebrides.
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St. Lawrence River
Aerial views of the massive waterway and the northern forests of Quebec and Labrador.
Iceberg Alley
In late spring and early summer, you can often spot icebergs drifting off the coast of Newfoundland.
Greenland Ice Cap
If the flight path takes a northern track, the glaciers and fjords of Cape Farewell are visible.
Aurora Borealis
On night flights during winter months, this side offers the best chance to see the Northern Lights.
Outer Hebrides
The first views of Scotland usually include the rugged, rocky islands of the west coast.
Sit on the left to maximize your chances of seeing the Aurora Borealis during the dark middle segment of the flight. For the best views of Greenland, monitor the flight map; if you are north of 55 degrees latitude, keep your window shade up. In winter, the sun rises late, so you may get hours of 'blue hour' lighting over the North Atlantic.
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Atlantic Sunrise
Since this is an eastbound red-eye, the right side gets the full intensity of the sunrise over the ocean.
Firth of Clyde
Dramatic views of the coastal waters and shipping lanes as the aircraft descends into Glasgow.
Isle of Arran
Known as 'Scotland in Miniature,' the island's mountainous north is often visible on the final approach.
Dumbarton Castle
Depending on the landing runway, you may see this historic fortress perched on a volcanic plug.
The right side is perfect for those who enjoy watching the sunrise, which happens very quickly on this route due to the plane's eastward speed. During the final 20 minutes of flight, this side typically offers better views of the green Scottish countryside and the coastal villages of Ayrshire.
Book Hotels in GlasgowDistance: 5,284 km (3,283 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 13 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: GLA (55.8718986511, -4.43306016922)
Route Type: International
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