About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Toronto. Left side wins both ends of the flight — Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on departure, and the Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto's skyline on arrival. Over the Atlantic the views are ocean on both sides, so the departure and arrival scenery is what decides it.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin typically departs westward on runway 28, then turns northwest toward the Atlantic. The left side gives you Dublin Bay, the Liffey estuary, and the Wicklow Mountains to the south as you climb out. The right side sees mostly the flat northern suburbs and farmland. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and the Poolbeg chimneys, the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south, Howth Head peninsula, the Liffey estuary cutting through the city.
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 typically lands on runways 23 or 24L/24R, approaching from the northeast over Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront. The left side tracks the Lake Ontario shoreline and gives a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower as you descend. The right side sees suburban Mississauga and flat farmland. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, downtown Toronto skyline with CN Tower, the Toronto Islands, Mississauga suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Toronto?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours westbound.
What does the Dublin to Toronto flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Ireland over the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland's ice cap visible on clear days as a white mass on the northern horizon at cruise altitude. The southern tip of Greenland and the Labrador Sea may be visible. Descending over Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Canadian Shield's boreal forest and lake-dotted terrain becomes visible, followed by the flat agricultural plains of southern Ontario approaching Toronto.