Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Brisbane to Toronto. While the takeoff offers good Brisbane valley views on the left, the landing approach into Toronto provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—Lake Ontario is a massive visual feature, and the Scarborough Bluffs and Toronto Islands are distinctive landmarks. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Brisbane International (BNE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face west and northwest during Brisbane's typical westbound departure, offering views of Moreton Bay's islands and the Brisbane River valley as the aircraft climbs. Right seats face the Pacific Ocean but lack distinctive landmarks in the immediate departure corridor. Notable sights include: Moreton Bay (island chain including North Stradbroke Island), Brisbane River and city grid, D'Aguilar National Park foothills to the west.

When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face south and southwest during Toronto's typical approach from the northwest, providing views of Lake Ontario, the Greater Toronto Area sprawl, and the Scarborough Bluffs. Left seats face inland and miss the water features entirely. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (massive freshwater body), Scarborough Bluffs (eroded clay cliffs on the eastern shoreline), Toronto Islands (Toronto Harbour barrier islands), Greater Toronto Area urban grid.

The flight from Brisbane International (BNE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 15h 35m.

This ultra-long-haul flight crosses the Pacific Ocean for approximately 8 hours with no visible landmarks—only open ocean. The flight path typically passes south of Hawaii (not visible at cruise altitude and distance). After crossing the International Date Line, the aircraft enters North American airspace over the northern Pacific, then crosses western Canada (Rocky Mountains visible on clear days during the final 3-4 hours), the Canadian prairies, and the Great Lakes region before descent into Toronto.