The Toronto landing (right side) scores significantly higher due to the dramatic Lake Ontario approach, Toronto Islands, and iconic downtown skyline with CN Tower—a visually distinctive and recognizable urban landmark. The Berlin departure offers modest urban and lake scenery but is dominated by flat plains. The westbound transatlantic crossing itself is 6+ hours of open ocean on both sides, contributing minimal scenic value to either direction.
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Flight Path
Berlin to Toronto is 4,035 miles (6,493 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean (6+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), Greenland ice sheet and Davis Strait (if visible during daylight on northern routing), Labrador coast and Hudson Bay region (sparse tundra and water bodies on approach to North America)
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BER
LEFTBerlin departure offers urban scenery of the city center and surrounding lakes (Müggelsee, Tegeler See) visible during climb-out. Right side shows only flat Brandenburg plains extending to the horizon.
Landing at YTZ
RIGHTToronto approach from the east provides dramatic views of Lake Ontario's shoreline, the Toronto Islands, and the downtown skyline with the CN Tower prominent. Left side shows only the flat Ontario interior and agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to City Centre (YTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Toronto. The Toronto landing (right side) scores significantly higher due to the dramatic Lake Ontario approach, Toronto Islands, and iconic downtown skyline with CN Tower—a visually distinctive and recognizable urban landmark. The Berlin departure offers modest urban and lake scenery but is dominated by flat plains. The westbound transatlantic crossing itself is 6+ hours of open ocean on both sides, contributing minimal scenic value to either direction.
What can I see during takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
During takeoff from Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. Berlin departure offers urban scenery of the city center and surrounding lakes (Müggelsee, Tegeler See) visible during climb-out. Right side shows only flat Brandenburg plains extending to the horizon. Notable sights include: Berlin city center with Spree River, Tegeler See (northwest of airport), Müggelsee (southeast), flat agricultural plains of Brandenburg.
What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?
When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Toronto approach from the east provides dramatic views of Lake Ontario's shoreline, the Toronto Islands, and the downtown skyline with the CN Tower prominent. Left side shows only the flat Ontario interior and agricultural land. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (vast blue expanse), Toronto Islands (thin green strips separating lake from harbor), CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Scarborough Bluffs (eastern shoreline cliffs).
How long is the flight from Berlin to Toronto?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to City Centre (YTZ) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,035 miles (6,493 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Berlin to Toronto flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean (6+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), Greenland ice sheet and Davis Strait (if visible during daylight on northern routing), Labrador coast and Hudson Bay region (sparse tundra and water bodies on approach to North America)