Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. John's to Ottawa. While takeoff from St. John's favors the right side, the landing approach into Ottawa from the east offers more dramatic scenery with the Gatineau Hills, Ottawa River valley, and Parliament Hill visible. The landing views are more visually distinctive than the takeoff.

During takeoff from St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of St. John's Harbour and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs westward. You'll see the distinctive rocky headlands and the city's waterfront layout clearly before the aircraft turns inland toward Ottawa. Notable sights include: St. John's Harbour, Signal Hill, Cape Spear headlands, Atlantic coastline.

When landing at Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Ottawa. You'll see the Gatineau Hills to the north and the Ottawa River valley as the aircraft approaches from the east, with the city's downtown core and Parliament Hill visible before touchdown. Notable sights include: Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills, Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa, Canadian Shield terrain.

The flight from St Johns International (YYT) to Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Canadian Shield, passing over Quebec's forested terrain and numerous lakes. Notable features include the Laurentian Mountains to the north (visible from altitude but typically at a distance), and the transition from coastal Newfoundland terrain to the inland boreal forest and lakes of Quebec and eastern Ontario. The St. Lawrence River valley may be visible to the south depending on exact routing.