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YYZ → YQM
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Greater Moncton International Airport (Moncton)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides superior views of major urban centers including the Toronto skyline and the entire island of Montreal, alongside a continuous perspective of the St. Lawrence River.
Toronto Core
Unmatched views of the CN Tower and downtown financial district immediately after takeoff from YYZ.
Prince Edward County
Look for the distinct geography of the Sandbanks and the rural landscape of Ontario's eastern wine region.
Montreal Island
The flight path typically passes just south of Montreal, offering a full layout of the city and Mount Royal.
St. Lawrence River
Follow the wide, majestic waterway that serves as the historic gateway to the Canadian interior.
Acadian Forest
Vast stretches of dense New Brunswick wilderness as the plane moves inland from the Quebec border.
For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Toronto and Montreal cityscapes. During winter, the frozen St. Lawrence offers dramatic patterns. Evening flights on this side are particularly beautiful as the sun sets behind the plane, illuminating the cities below without glare.
Lake Ontario
The deep blue expanse of the lake looking south toward the United States border.
Adirondack Peaks
On clear days, the high peaks of New York State are visible on the southern horizon.
Maine Wilderness
Aerial views of the massive, uninhabited North Maine Woods region during the mid-flight transit.
Bay of Fundy
Distant views of the famous bay, known for the world's highest tides, during the descent into Moncton.
Petitcodiac River
The famous 'Chocolate River' is easily identified by its unique brown silt as you approach YQM.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic provinces. Keep a close watch during the final 15 minutes of the flight; as the plane descends into Moncton, the Petitcodiac River's muddy brown color is a unique geographic marker that is best viewed from this side.
Distance: 1,207 km (750 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: YQM (46.11220169067383, -64.67859649658203)
Route Type: Domestic
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