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YYZ → SYR
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (Syracuse)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the clear winner for this short hop, providing front-row seats to the Toronto skyline at takeoff and the scenic Finger Lakes during the approach.
Toronto Cityscape
The CN Tower and downtown core are clearly visible on most departures from YYZ.
Lake Ontario
A quick traverse across the blue waters connecting Canada and the USA.
Rochester Metro
Views of the Genesee River and the city of Rochester as you cross into New York state.
Finger Lakes
Spectacular views of the glacial lakes stretching southward, particularly during the descent.
Onondaga Lake
A clear view of the lake just west of Syracuse as the plane enters the landing pattern.
Request a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the CN Tower. Keep your camera ready immediately after wheels up. During the descent, look south to see the distinct long, narrow shapes of the Finger Lakes.
Scarborough Bluffs
Dramatic white cliffs along the edge of Lake Ontario east of Toronto.
Port of Oshawa
Industrial landscapes and the northern shoreline of Lake Ontario.
Open Water Horizon
A peaceful view of the lake's vast expanse during the short cruise phase.
Nine Mile Point
Nuclear power plant structures visible near Oswego as you approach the US coast.
Syracuse North
Views of the northern suburbs and woodsy terrain of Central New York before touchdown.
Choose this side if you prefer a quieter view of the lake's horizon. In winter, the frozen patterns along the northern shoreline can be quite striking. Morning travelers will enjoy the sun rising over the water.
Distance: 292 km (181 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: SYR (43.11119842529297, -76.1063003540039)
Route Type: International
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