About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nashville International (BNA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nashville to Toronto. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Kentucky and Ohio, the left side also faces generally south and west, which on a clear day gives better views of the Ohio River valley and Lake Erie's southern shoreline as you approach Ontario. Right side has suburban sprawl for most of the approach into Pearson.
What can I see during takeoff from Nashville International in Nashville?
During takeoff from Nashville International (BNA), sit on the Left side for the best views. BNA's primary departure runway 31 sends aircraft northwest, putting the left (south) side facing back over downtown Nashville and the Cumberland River as the plane climbs. You get a clear look at the city grid, the river bends, and the broader Nashville Basin before the plane turns northeast toward Kentucky. Notable sights include: Downtown Nashville skyline and Broadway district, Cumberland River bends south of the city, Percy Priest Lake to the southeast, Nashville Basin farmland patchwork.
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 most common arrival from the south uses runway 23 or 24L/24R, with aircraft approaching from the southeast over Lake Ontario. The left side faces east and northeast, giving views of downtown Toronto's skyline, the CN Tower, and the lake shoreline on approach. The right side faces away toward suburban Mississauga with little of interest. Notable sights include: Downtown Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline and Toronto Islands, Toronto Harbour and Billy Bishop Airport, Humber Bay and western waterfront.
How long is the flight from Nashville to Toronto?
The flight from Nashville International (BNA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Nashville to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Kentucky Bluegrass region, crossing the Ohio River near Cincinnati or Louisville, then over the flat agricultural plains of central Ohio. The southern shore of Lake Erie becomes visible in the final 30-40 minutes, and the aircraft crosses into Ontario before descending toward Toronto. No significant mountain ranges — this is predominantly flat to gently rolling terrain throughout.