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YYZ → SAN
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to San Diego International Airport (San Diego)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Great Lakes to the Rocky Mountains, concluding with the world-famous low-altitude descent over San Diego's urban core.
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Chicago & Lake Michigan
Views of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the sprawling Chicago metropolitan area.
Colorado Rockies
Breathtaking panoramas of snow-capped peaks and the Continental Divide during mid-flight.
Canyonlands
The rugged red-rock formations of Utah and the distant northern rim of the Grand Canyon region.
Salton Sea
A massive, shimmering salt lake located in the heart of the California desert near the Imperial Valley.
Balboa Park
An incredibly close-up view of the California Tower and the San Diego Zoo just seconds before touchdown.
Choose the right side for the most iconic arrival experience in American aviation. As the plane descends into SAN, you will fly remarkably close to the rooftops of the North Park and Bankers Hill neighborhoods. During the winter months, the snow coverage on the Rocky Mountains is most visible from this side. For evening flights, you may catch the reflection of the sunset on the Salton Sea approximately 30 minutes before landing.
Book Hotels in San DiegoLake Erie Shoreline
Aerial views of the northern coast of Lake Erie and the Long Point peninsula shortly after takeoff.
St. Louis Gateway
Potential views of the Mississippi River and the industrial landscapes of the American Midwest.
Sonoran Desert
Vast stretches of arid landscapes as the flight passes over the Arizona and New Mexico border regions.
San Diego Bay
Excellent views of the Coronado Bridge and the U.S. Navy fleet during the final approach turn.
The left side is ideal for travelers who prefer to avoid the harsh afternoon sun on this westbound route. For the best photography, watch for the San Diego skyline and the harbor during the final three minutes of flight. If landing from the east, which is standard for SAN, the left side provides the clearest view of the city's waterfront and the Coronado peninsula.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 3,465 km (2,153 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 5 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: SAN (32.7336006165, -117.190002441)
Route Type: International
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