Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of this transpacific flight. Departure provides views of Japan's Seto Inland Sea and coastal geography. The flight path crosses the North Pacific, offering views of the Aleutian Islands and Alaska's coastline on the approach to North America. Arrival over Lake Ontario and Toronto is visible from both sides, but the extended right-side advantage during departure and mid-flight crossing makes right the better overall choice.
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Flight Path
Hiroshima to Toronto is 6,664 miles (10,725 km), a flight of about 14 hours.
The flight path crosses the North Pacific in a great-circle route. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands (visible during the descent into North American airspace), the Alaska coastline with its fjords and glaciers, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains as the aircraft approaches the North American continent. Over the Pacific itself, passengers may observe weather systems and cloud formations, but few permanent geographic landmarks are visible at cruise altitude over open ocean.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from HIJ
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands during the initial climb-out from Hiroshima. The aircraft departs eastward, and right-side windows capture the intricate coastline and island geography that defines this region.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during approach to Toronto. The aircraft descends over Lake Ontario from the east, and left-side windows capture the lake's expanse, the Toronto waterfront, and the city skyline against the backdrop of the Greater Toronto Area.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Hiroshima to Toronto. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the majority of this transpacific flight. Departure provides views of Japan's Seto Inland Sea and coastal geography. The flight path crosses the North Pacific, offering views of the Aleutian Islands and Alaska's coastline on the approach to North America. Arrival over Lake Ontario and Toronto is visible from both sides, but the extended right-side advantage during departure and mid-flight crossing makes right the better overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Hiroshima in Hiroshima?
During takeoff from Hiroshima (HIJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seto Inland Sea and its islands during the initial climb-out from Hiroshima. The aircraft departs eastward, and right-side windows capture the intricate coastline and island geography that defines this region. Notable sights include: Seto Inland Sea, Itsukushima Island (Miyajima), Hiroshima Bay, coastal mountain ridges of western Honshu.
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 seats provide excellent views during approach to Toronto. The aircraft descends over Lake Ontario from the east, and left-side windows capture the lake's expanse, the Toronto waterfront, and the city skyline against the backdrop of the Greater Toronto Area. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Toronto downtown skyline, Scarborough Bluffs.
How long is the flight from Hiroshima to Toronto?
The flight from Hiroshima (HIJ) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 14 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 6,664 miles (10,725 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Hiroshima to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Pacific in a great-circle route. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands (visible during the descent into North American airspace), the Alaska coastline with its fjords and glaciers, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains as the aircraft approaches the North American continent. Over the Pacific itself, passengers may observe weather systems and cloud formations, but few permanent geographic landmarks are visible at cruise altitude over open ocean.