While the takeoff offers Berlin's urban scenery, the landing provides the more dramatic visual payoff with Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront. The right side captures the destination's defining geographic feature.
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Flight Path
Berlin to Toronto is 4,041 miles (6,503 km), a flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes.
North Atlantic coastline (Ireland/UK), Greenland's eastern ice sheet and fjords (if visible on northern routing), Labrador coast, Hudson Bay region, Canadian Shield forests and lakes
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BER
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Spree River winding through central Berlin and the city's urban sprawl extending westward. The right side faces less distinctive terrain toward Brandenburg's flat agricultural plains.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTRight side provides views of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto waterfront as the aircraft descends toward Pearson. The left side faces inland toward the Greater Toronto Area's suburban sprawl with fewer distinctive visual features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Berlin to Toronto. While the takeoff offers Berlin's urban scenery, the landing provides the more dramatic visual payoff with Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront. The right side captures the destination's defining geographic feature.
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. Left side offers views of the Spree River winding through central Berlin and the city's urban sprawl extending westward. The right side faces less distinctive terrain toward Brandenburg's flat agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Spree River, Berlin city center, Müggelsee lake (southeast), Grunewald forest (west).
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto waterfront as the aircraft descends toward Pearson. The left side faces inland toward the Greater Toronto Area's suburban sprawl with fewer distinctive visual features. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto waterfront and harbor, Niagara Escarpment (distant southwest), Greater Toronto Area urban grid.
How long is the flight from Berlin to Toronto?
The flight from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,041 miles (6,503 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Berlin to Toronto flight path pass over?
North Atlantic coastline (Ireland/UK), Greenland's eastern ice sheet and fjords (if visible on northern routing), Labrador coast, Hudson Bay region, Canadian Shield forests and lakes