Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading north, the left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridgelines visible in the distance over the Carolinas and Virginia, and later picks up Lake Erie's southern shoreline before the Toronto approach.
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Flight Path
Fort Lauderdale to Toronto is 1,217 miles (1,958 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The flight tracks north-northeast over central Florida, then crosses Georgia and the Carolinas where the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains are visible as parallel ridgelines to the west. Over Virginia and Maryland the flight passes near the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Crossing into Pennsylvania and New York state, the terrain flattens into the Great Appalachian Valley. The southern shore of Lake Erie becomes visible before descent into Toronto.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from FLL
LEFTFLL's primary departure runway 10R sends aircraft eastward over the Atlantic before turning north. The left (north) side gets Fort Lauderdale's beach strip, Port Everglades cruise terminal, and the dense urban grid of Broward County. Right side faces open ocean with little to see.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTYYZ typically lands on runway 23 or 24L/24R, approaching from the northeast over Lake Simcoe and descending southwest toward the airport. The left (south/southeast) side gets Lake Ontario's north shore, the Toronto downtown skyline including the CN Tower, and the lake itself. Right side faces suburban sprawl north of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Toronto. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise phase heading north, the left side also tracks closer to the Appalachian ridgelines visible in the distance over the Carolinas and Virginia, and later picks up Lake Erie's southern shoreline before the Toronto approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
During takeoff from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. FLL's primary departure runway 10R sends aircraft eastward over the Atlantic before turning north. The left (north) side gets Fort Lauderdale's beach strip, Port Everglades cruise terminal, and the dense urban grid of Broward County. Right side faces open ocean with little to see. Notable sights include: Port Everglades cruise terminal, Fort Lauderdale Beach barrier island, Broward County urban grid, Intracoastal Waterway.
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. YYZ typically lands on runway 23 or 24L/24R, approaching from the northeast over Lake Simcoe and descending southwest toward the airport. The left (south/southeast) side gets Lake Ontario's north shore, the Toronto downtown skyline including the CN Tower, and the lake itself. Right side faces suburban sprawl north of the city. Notable sights include: CN Tower and Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Mississauga suburban grid.
How long is the flight from Fort Lauderdale to Toronto?
The flight from Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,217 miles (1,958 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fort Lauderdale to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northeast over central Florida, then crosses Georgia and the Carolinas where the Blue Ridge and Appalachian Mountains are visible as parallel ridgelines to the west. Over Virginia and Maryland the flight passes near the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Crossing into Pennsylvania and New York state, the terrain flattens into the Great Appalachian Valley. The southern shore of Lake Erie becomes visible before descent into Toronto.