About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Exuma International (GGT) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Great Exuma to Toronto. The takeoff sequence over the Exuma Cays and Bahama Banks offers more visually distinctive and colorful scenery than the landing approach. The turquoise-to-indigo water gradient and island formations are more dramatic than the urban and lake views near Toronto.
What can I see during takeoff from Exuma International in Great Exuma?
During takeoff from Exuma International (GGT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers immediate views of the Exuma Cays chain and the shallow turquoise banks of the Bahama Platform as the aircraft climbs northwestward. The contrast between the pale sand flats and deep blue Atlantic is striking and visible for the first 15-20 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: Exuma Cays (Elizabeth Harbour, Thunderball Grotto area), Bahama Bank shallow waters (turquoise gradient), Berry Islands to the northwest, Andros Island (distant, western horizon).
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. Left side provides excellent views during descent into Toronto as the aircraft approaches from the south over Lake Ontario. You'll see the shoreline, the Greater Toronto Area sprawl, and the lake's northern coast with the Scarborough Bluffs and Toronto Islands clearly visible. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (northern shoreline), Toronto Islands (Toronto Harbour), Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Scarborough Bluffs (eastern lakeshore).
How long is the flight from Great Exuma to Toronto?
The flight from Exuma International (GGT) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 3h 45m.
What does the Great Exuma to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic coast of Florida (visible around 1h 15m into flight—the Florida peninsula and its eastern coastline), then proceeds over the southeastern United States. Notable features include the Georgia-South Carolina coastline, the Appalachian foothills (visible as a distant ridge line in the western distance during mid-flight), and eventually the Great Lakes region approaching Toronto. The Ohio River valley and Lake Erie become visible in the final descent phase.