Hamilton to St. John's flight pathYHMYYT

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Flight time2h 50m
Distance1,346
Heading067° → 087°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 3.5 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side offers the more varied and scenic full flight: Montreal and Quebec City with the St. Lawrence River valley during cruise, followed by dramatic Atlantic coastal cliffs and the St. John's harbor on approach, compared to the mostly open water of the Gulf of St. Lawrence visible from the right.

Takeoff · YHMRIGHTHamilton Harbour, Lake Ontario shoreline, distant Toronto skyline
Landing · YYTLEFTCape Spear cliffs, The Narrows harbor entrance, Signal Hill

Flight Path

Flight path overview

St. Lawrence River valley near Quebec City, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the western coastline of Newfoundland

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from YHM

RIGHT

Departing on runway 30 climbs the aircraft northwest before turning onto its easterly heading, putting Hamilton Harbour and the western end of Lake Ontario off the right side, with the Toronto skyline visible in the distance across the water.

Hamilton HarbourLake Ontario shorelinedistant Toronto skylineNiagara Escarpment edge

Landing at YYT

LEFT

On the westbound approach into runway 28, the aircraft crosses the Atlantic coastline near Cape Spear before descending toward St. John's, giving passengers on the left a view south over the rocky harbor entrance, Signal Hill, and the colorful rowhouses of downtown St. John's.

Cape Spear cliffsThe Narrows harbor entranceSignal Hilldowntown St. John's rowhouses

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hamilton (YHM) to St Johns International (YYT)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hamilton to St. John's. The left side offers the more varied and scenic full flight: Montreal and Quebec City with the St. Lawrence River valley during cruise, followed by dramatic Atlantic coastal cliffs and the St. John's harbor on approach, compared to the mostly open water of the Gulf of St. Lawrence visible from the right.

What can I see during takeoff from Hamilton in Hamilton?

During takeoff from Hamilton (YHM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 30 climbs the aircraft northwest before turning onto its easterly heading, putting Hamilton Harbour and the western end of Lake Ontario off the right side, with the Toronto skyline visible in the distance across the water. Notable sights include: Hamilton Harbour, Lake Ontario shoreline, distant Toronto skyline, Niagara Escarpment edge.

What can I see when landing at St Johns International in St. John's?

When landing at St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the westbound approach into runway 28, the aircraft crosses the Atlantic coastline near Cape Spear before descending toward St. John's, giving passengers on the left a view south over the rocky harbor entrance, Signal Hill, and the colorful rowhouses of downtown St. John's. Notable sights include: Cape Spear cliffs, The Narrows harbor entrance, Signal Hill, downtown St. John's rowhouses.

How long is the flight from Hamilton to St. John's?

The flight from Hamilton (YHM) to St Johns International (YYT) takes 2h50m.

What does the Hamilton to St. John's flight path pass over?

St. Lawrence River valley near Quebec City, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the western coastline of Newfoundland