The right side wins on the strength of its dramatic Edinburgh takeoff sequence and the chance—on this North Atlantic track—to glimpse the icy southern coast of Greenland during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side's flatter takeoff and ocean-only cruise before its strong Toronto landing.
Flight Path
North Atlantic Ocean, southern coastal fringe of Greenland near Cape Farewell (visible on clear days), Labrador Sea, Labrador coast of Canada before the route continues over Quebec and into Ontario
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Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTRunway 24 departures from Edinburgh require a right turn onto the westbound track to Toronto, banking the aircraft so the right-side windows sweep across Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its famous bridges before the coast falls away. The left side mostly shows the quieter Pentland Hills.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTOn the northeast-to-southwest approach into runway 24 at Pearson, the flight path passes north of downtown, putting Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline—including the CN Tower and waterfront—on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead faces the flatter suburban sprawl north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Toronto. The right side wins on the strength of its dramatic Edinburgh takeoff sequence and the chance—on this North Atlantic track—to glimpse the icy southern coast of Greenland during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left side's flatter takeoff and ocean-only cruise before its strong Toronto landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Runway 24 departures from Edinburgh require a right turn onto the westbound track to Toronto, banking the aircraft so the right-side windows sweep across Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth with its famous bridges before the coast falls away. The left side mostly shows the quieter Pentland Hills. Notable sights include: Edinburgh Castle, Arthur's Seat, Firth of Forth and its rail/road bridges, Edinburgh city center.
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. On the northeast-to-southwest approach into runway 24 at Pearson, the flight path passes north of downtown, putting Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline—including the CN Tower and waterfront—on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead faces the flatter suburban sprawl north of the airport. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, downtown waterfront.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Toronto?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 8h 10m.
What does the Edinburgh to Toronto flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, southern coastal fringe of Greenland near Cape Farewell (visible on clear days), Labrador Sea, Labrador coast of Canada before the route continues over Quebec and into Ontario