Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Washington. While the left side wins at takeoff with the Toronto skyline, the right side captures the legendary DCA river approach with the National Mall laid out below — one of the best urban approaches anywhere. For the full flight, right side also picks up views of Lake Ontario's eastern end, the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, and the Susquehanna River valley in Pennsylvania during cruise.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ's most common departure runway is 23 (heading southwest), which puts the left side facing southeast toward downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the CN Tower, the Toronto skyline, and the broad expanse of Lake Ontario stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Credit and Mississauga waterfront.

When landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. DCA's primary approach from the north uses runway 19, with aircraft flying south down the Potomac River. The right side faces west, giving you a direct view of the National Mall, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Capitol as you descend low over the river — this is one of the most spectacular urban approaches in the US. Notable sights include: Washington Monument and National Mall, Lincoln Memorial at the Potomac bend, US Capitol building, Arlington Memorial Bridge and Pentagon.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.

Eastern end of Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ontario; the Finger Lakes of upstate New York (Cayuga and Seneca Lakes visible as long narrow water bodies); Susquehanna River valley cutting through central Pennsylvania; the rolling ridges of the Appalachian Plateau in Pennsylvania; Chesapeake Bay visible on approach into the DC area