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YYZ → PIT
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most iconic views including the Toronto skyline upon departure, a distant but impressive view of Niagara Falls, and a better angle of the Lake Erie shoreline and Buffalo.
Toronto Skyline
Aerial perspective of the CN Tower and the dense downtown financial district immediately after takeoff.
Niagara Falls
A distant but clear view of the Horseshoe and American Falls as the plane crosses the Niagara Peninsula.
Buffalo Metropolitan Area
Clear views of the city of Buffalo and the start of the Niagara River feeding into Lake Erie.
Lake Erie South Shore
The plane often parallels the southern coast, showing the transition from water to New York and Pennsylvania farmland.
Ohio River Confluence
Views of the winding Ohio River and the industrial valleys as you descend into the Pittsburgh region.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look out roughly 10 minutes after departure for the best view of the Falls. During winter, the ice formations on Lake Erie's eastern edge are particularly striking from this side.
Niagara Escarpment
The dramatic cliff face that forms the backbone of the region's geography is visible shortly after takeoff.
Hamilton Harbor
Views of the industrial waterfront of Hamilton and the western tip of Lake Ontario.
Presque Isle State Park
The distinctive arching sandy peninsula of Erie, Pennsylvania, is a major landmark on this side.
Allegheny Plateau
The rolling, heavily forested hills of the Appalachian foothills stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to witness the sunset over the Great Lakes. Watch for Presque Isle about midway through the flight; its unique shape is easily recognizable from 20,000 feet. If the airport is landing to the west, you may get a brief glimpse of the Pittsburgh skyline during the final turn.
Distance: 358 km (222 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 36 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: PIT (40.49150085, -80.23290253)
Route Type: International
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