About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Delhi to Toronto. Takeoff from DEL on the left side offers superior views of Delhi's geography and the Aravalli Hills. While landing at YKZ favors the right, the longer takeoff sequence and more dramatic terrain around Delhi make left seats the better overall choice for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
During takeoff from Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. DEL typically departs runway 28L or 28R heading west-northwest. Left seats face toward the Yamuna River floodplain and the western sprawl of Delhi, with clearer views of the city's grid pattern and the Aravalli Hills rising in the distance. Right seats look back toward the airport and eastern suburbs. Notable sights include: Yamuna River (visible as a winding water course below), Aravalli Hills (low range on the western horizon), Delhi's urban grid (geometric street patterns), Indira Gandhi International Airport complex (receding behind).
What can I see when landing at Buttonville Muni in Toronto?
When landing at Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Buttonville Muni (YKZ) is a small airport north of Toronto. Approach typically comes from the south or southeast. Right seats on final approach will face toward Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline to the south, with views of the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl. Left seats face inland toward the Oak Ridges Moraine. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (large body of water to the south), Toronto skyline (distant cluster of tall buildings), Greater Toronto Area urban development (sprawling suburbs), Oak Ridges Moraine (low forested ridge to the north).
How long is the flight from Delhi to Toronto?
The flight from Indira Gandhi International (DEL) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ) takes Approximately 16-17 hours block time (including one fuel stop, likely in Europe or the Middle East).
What does the Delhi to Toronto flight path pass over?
This routing crosses the Himalayas (visible as a major mountain range during the initial westbound climb from Delhi), the Hindu Kush and Pamir ranges (on the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border), the Caspian Sea (if routed north), or the Persian Gulf and Arabian Peninsula (if routed south). The Atlantic Ocean crossing follows, with Greenland's ice sheet visible on northerly routing, or the Azores and Irish coast on more southerly paths. The Great Lakes become visible during descent into Toronto, with Lake Ontario being the final major landmark.