Left side wins both ends of the flight — Austin's urban core and Lady Bird Lake on departure, and the Lake Ontario shoreline with the Toronto skyline on approach. The left side also tracks closer to the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes corridor during cruise.
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Flight Path
Austin to Toronto is 1,358 miles (2,185 km), a flight of about 3 hours 30 minutes.
The flight tracks northeast over the Ozark Plateau in Arkansas and Missouri, crosses the Mississippi River near St. Louis (visible as a wide brown ribbon on clear days), passes over southern Illinois and Indiana farmland, crosses Lake Erie's western end or southern shore depending on routing, then descends over the Ontario lakeshore into Pearson.
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Takeoff from AUS
LEFTABIA's primary departure runway 17L sends aircraft heading south before turning northeast. The left side picks up downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft banks northeast. You'll also see the Hill Country terrain rolling west.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTPearson's primary arrival runway 06L/24R and 05/23 configurations typically bring aircraft in from the southwest over Lake Ontario. The left side on approach gives a clear view of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline, the Toronto waterfront, and the downtown CN Tower skyline before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Austin to Toronto. Left side wins both ends of the flight — Austin's urban core and Lady Bird Lake on departure, and the Lake Ontario shoreline with the Toronto skyline on approach. The left side also tracks closer to the Mississippi River valley and Great Lakes corridor during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International in Austin?
During takeoff from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), sit on the Left side for the best views. ABIA's primary departure runway 17L sends aircraft heading south before turning northeast. The left side picks up downtown Austin's skyline and the Colorado River/Lady Bird Lake as the aircraft banks northeast. You'll also see the Hill Country terrain rolling west. Notable sights include: Lady Bird Lake and downtown Austin skyline, Colorado River corridor heading west, Texas Hill Country terrain to the west, South Congress corridor.
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. Pearson's primary arrival runway 06L/24R and 05/23 configurations typically bring aircraft in from the southwest over Lake Ontario. The left side on approach gives a clear view of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline, the Toronto waterfront, and the downtown CN Tower skyline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline and Toronto waterfront, CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Mississauga suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Austin to Toronto?
The flight from Austin Bergstrom International (AUS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,358 miles (2,185 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Austin to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Ozark Plateau in Arkansas and Missouri, crosses the Mississippi River near St. Louis (visible as a wide brown ribbon on clear days), passes over southern Illinois and Indiana farmland, crosses Lake Erie's western end or southern shore depending on routing, then descends over the Ontario lakeshore into Pearson.