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YYZ → SNU
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Abel Santamaria Airport (Santa Clara)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior sequence of landmarks, beginning with a potential view of Niagara Falls shortly after takeoff, followed by the sprawling landscapes of the American South and a spectacular aerial crossing of the Florida Keys and the Everglades.
Niagara Falls
Look out shortly after departure to see the mist rising from the Horseshoe and American Falls.
East Coast Metros
Distant views of major inland cities like Pittsburgh and the dense urban sprawl of the I-95 corridor.
Florida Everglades
The vast, mosaic-like patterns of the river of grass stretching toward the southern tip of Florida.
The Florida Keys
A stunning view of the Overseas Highway and the turquoise waters surrounding the island chain.
Cuban North Coast
The dramatic entry into Cuban airspace over the coral reefs of the Sabana-Camaguey Archipelago.
The right side is the 'money side' for this route. Sit here for the best chance to see Niagara Falls within 10 minutes of departure. For afternoon flights, this side will be shaded, which is better for photography. The descent over the Florida Keys is often the visual highlight of the entire trip before touching down in Santa Clara.
Finger Lakes Region
View the distinct, narrow glacial lakes of Upstate New York carved into the landscape.
Appalachian Range
The rolling, forested ridges of the Blue Ridge Mountains through Virginia and North Carolina.
The Outer Banks
A bird's-eye view of the thin barrier islands and the massive Pamlico Sound.
Atlantic Gulf Stream
Deep sapphire waters of the Atlantic where the Gulf Stream flows north against the coast.
Bahamian Cays
Distant glimpses of the neon-blue shallow waters surrounding the northernmost islands of the Bahamas.
Choose the left side for morning flights if you enjoy watching the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side provides excellent lighting for the coastal geography of the Carolinas. Ensure you are seated away from the wing to clearly see the transition from the green Appalachian forests to the deep blue of the Atlantic.
Distance: 2,356 km (1,464 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 8 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: SNU (22.49220085144043, -79.943603515625)
Route Type: International
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