The right side captures the two strongest visual moments of this short flight: the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of Newark and the Toronto lakefront skyline with the CN Tower on the descent into Pearson, while the left side mostly shows rural Pennsylvania and upstate New York farmland.
Flight Path
Pocono Mountains ridgelines of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Finger Lakes region of central New York, and the western shoreline of Lake Ontario as the flight approaches Toronto
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EWR
RIGHTEWR departures heading toward Toronto typically climb out on runway 4 and bank left toward the northwest, which swings the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Upper Bay into view on the right side of the aircraft for a couple of minutes before the city falls behind.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn approach into Pearson, arrivals crossing the western end of Lake Ontario often pass north of downtown Toronto before turning onto final, keeping the CN Tower and the lakefront skyline visible off the right side as the aircraft descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Toronto. The right side captures the two strongest visual moments of this short flight: the Manhattan skyline during the climb out of Newark and the Toronto lakefront skyline with the CN Tower on the descent into Pearson, while the left side mostly shows rural Pennsylvania and upstate New York farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Right side for the best views. EWR departures heading toward Toronto typically climb out on runway 4 and bank left toward the northwest, which swings the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, and Upper Bay into view on the right side of the aircraft for a couple of minutes before the city falls behind. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Statue of Liberty, Newark 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 Right side for the best views. On approach into Pearson, arrivals crossing the western end of Lake Ontario often pass north of downtown Toronto before turning onto final, keeping the CN Tower and the lakefront skyline visible off the right side as the aircraft descends. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Newark to Toronto?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 1h 25m.
What does the Newark to Toronto flight path pass over?
Pocono Mountains ridgelines of northeastern Pennsylvania, the Finger Lakes region of central New York, and the western shoreline of Lake Ontario as the flight approaches Toronto