The left side offers the more varied and dramatic scenery across the flight — Halifax Harbour on departure, glimpses of the Cape Breton Highlands and Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline during cruise, and the rugged Avalon Peninsula with Signal Hill on arrival — while the right side faces mostly open Atlantic Ocean with no coastal features.
Flight Path
Cabot Strait between Cape Breton Island and southwestern Newfoundland, with the Cape Breton Highlands visible to the northwest during cruise before the coast of Newfoundland comes into view.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHZ
LEFTDeparting YHZ on runway 23 typically turns the aircraft northeast, giving left-side passengers a view over Halifax Harbour, the Bedford Basin, and the wooded Nova Scotia interior as the plane climbs out.
Landing at YYT
LEFTOn approach into YYT, the aircraft crosses the rugged Avalon Peninsula, and left-side passengers get a clear view of the rocky coastline, Signal Hill, and St. John's harbour before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Halifax International (YHZ) to St Johns International (YYT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to St. John's. The left side offers the more varied and dramatic scenery across the flight — Halifax Harbour on departure, glimpses of the Cape Breton Highlands and Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline during cruise, and the rugged Avalon Peninsula with Signal Hill on arrival — while the right side faces mostly open Atlantic Ocean with no coastal features.
What can I see during takeoff from Halifax International in Halifax?
During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YHZ on runway 23 typically turns the aircraft northeast, giving left-side passengers a view over Halifax Harbour, the Bedford Basin, and the wooded Nova Scotia interior as the plane climbs out. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, Halifax city skyline, Nova Scotia forested interior.
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 approach into YYT, the aircraft crosses the rugged Avalon Peninsula, and left-side passengers get a clear view of the rocky coastline, Signal Hill, and St. John's harbour before touchdown. Notable sights include: Avalon Peninsula coastline, Signal Hill, St. John's Harbour, Cape Spear cliffs.
How long is the flight from Halifax to St. John's?
The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to St Johns International (YYT) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Halifax to St. John's flight path pass over?
Cabot Strait between Cape Breton Island and southwestern Newfoundland, with the Cape Breton Highlands visible to the northwest during cruise before the coast of Newfoundland comes into view.