The right side carries the flight's most dramatic scenery: Gulf waters and Abu Dhabi's islands at takeoff, then the Caspian Sea, Norway's fjorded coastline, and finally the vast white expanse of the Greenland ice sheet and Baffin Island's fjords during the long polar-curving cruise. The left side's Zagros Mountains glimpse and the Toronto skyline on landing are nice but don't match that sustained variety.
Flight Path
The flight's midpoint falls roughly over Scandinavia and the Norwegian Sea, with Norway's fjord-carved coastline visible before the long Atlantic crossing toward southern Greenland and Baffin Island.
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Takeoff from AUH
RIGHTDeparting AUH on the northwest-aligned runway, the right side faces the Persian Gulf, giving views of Abu Dhabi's man-made islands and turquoise coastal waters before the aircraft turns onto its long northward track. The left side only shows flat mainland desert.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTOn approach into YYZ from the northeast, the left side of the aircraft faces south toward Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline as the plane descends and turns onto final. The right side shows only farmland north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto. The right side carries the flight's most dramatic scenery: Gulf waters and Abu Dhabi's islands at takeoff, then the Caspian Sea, Norway's fjorded coastline, and finally the vast white expanse of the Greenland ice sheet and Baffin Island's fjords during the long polar-curving cruise. The left side's Zagros Mountains glimpse and the Toronto skyline on landing are nice but don't match that sustained variety.
What can I see during takeoff from Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
During takeoff from Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing AUH on the northwest-aligned runway, the right side faces the Persian Gulf, giving views of Abu Dhabi's man-made islands and turquoise coastal waters before the aircraft turns onto its long northward track. The left side only shows flat mainland desert. Notable sights include: Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, Persian Gulf coastline, Abu Dhabi corniche skyline.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into YYZ from the northeast, the left side of the aircraft faces south toward Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline as the plane descends and turns onto final. The right side shows only farmland north of the airport. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, downtown Toronto skyline, CN Tower, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Toronto?
The flight from Abu Dhabi International (AUH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 13h 35m.
What does the Abu Dhabi to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight's midpoint falls roughly over Scandinavia and the Norwegian Sea, with Norway's fjord-carved coastline visible before the long Atlantic crossing toward southern Greenland and Baffin Island.