The left side wins both ends of the flight — a clear Paris skyline view on departure and a Toronto/Lake Ontario view on arrival — while the mid-flight North Atlantic crossing offers little differentiation between sides, since it's almost entirely open ocean with no coastal landmarks close enough to see clearly.
Flight Path
After crossing southern England and the Irish Sea, the route heads out over the open North Atlantic near southern Ireland, with no further landmarks until landfall over Newfoundland's coast, followed by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River valley over Quebec before entering Ontario airspace.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Toronto. The left side wins both ends of the flight — a clear Paris skyline view on departure and a Toronto/Lake Ontario view on arrival — while the mid-flight North Atlantic crossing offers little differentiation between sides, since it's almost entirely open ocean with no coastal landmarks close enough to see clearly.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing CDG's westbound runways, the aircraft climbs out and banks slightly right toward Normandy, which keeps Paris itself off to the south — visible only from the left side. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the Eiffel Tower, La Défense towers, and the Seine's loops before the city falls away. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, La Défense skyscraper cluster, Seine River bends, Montmartre/Sacré-Cœur hill.
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. Arriving from the northeast, the descent into Pearson for runway 24 passes north of downtown Toronto rather than over it, so the skyline and Lake Ontario sit off to the left of the aircraft. Passengers get a wide view of the CN Tower and the lake's shoreline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Don Valley waterfront.
How long is the flight from Paris to Toronto?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 8h35m.
What does the Paris to Toronto flight path pass over?
After crossing southern England and the Irish Sea, the route heads out over the open North Atlantic near southern Ireland, with no further landmarks until landfall over Newfoundland's coast, followed by the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River valley over Quebec before entering Ontario airspace.