About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Toronto. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Boston Harbor and the city skyline; on approach to Pearson you get Lake Ontario and the CN Tower. The right side offers suburban views of Mississauga on approach and less of the harbor on departure — neither as visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's most common westbound departures use runway 22L/22R, heading southwest before turning northwest toward Toronto. A left-side seat gives you Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin as you climb out over the water. The city grid and Back Bay are clearly laid out below before you turn inland. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor islands, downtown Boston skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and Cambridge, Quincy Bay.
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 eastbound arrivals use runways 05/06L/06R, meaning aircraft approach from the west or southwest. A left-side seat on approach gives you Lake Ontario to the south and the Toronto downtown skyline — including the CN Tower — clearly visible to the southeast as you descend. The lake's northern shoreline and the city's waterfront are laid out in front of you. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower, Mississauga urban sprawl, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Boston to Toronto?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Boston to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest across central Massachusetts, then over the Berkshire Hills into upstate New York near Albany, crossing the Mohawk Valley corridor. You pass north of the Adirondack Mountains — visible as a dark forested upland to the left — before crossing Lake Ontario's eastern end near Kingston, Ontario, and descending toward Toronto. The St. Lawrence River valley is visible to the north on clear days.