About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Houston to Toronto. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During cruise at 35,000 feet over the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes region, the left side also gives slightly better angles on Lake Erie's southern shoreline as the flight tracks northeast. It's the clear choice for the whole journey.
What can I see during takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston in Houston?
During takeoff from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), sit on the Left side for the best views. IAH's primary departure runways (15L/R heading southeast, or 27 heading west) mean a northbound flight to Toronto typically involves a left turn after takeoff. The left side gives you the Houston downtown skyline and the ship channel industrial complex as you climb out heading northeast. The right side faces open suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: Houston downtown skyline, Houston Ship Channel and refineries, Lake Houston to the northeast, Buffalo Bayou corridor.
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's primary arrival runways for traffic from the south are 05 (landing heading northeast) or 23 (landing heading southwest). Arriving from Houston on a northerly track, aircraft typically approach from the south on runway 23 or 24L/R, putting Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline on the left side. The left window gives a clear view of the CN Tower, downtown Toronto, and Lake Ontario's northern shoreline during the descent. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Houston to Toronto?
The flight from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Houston to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over Arkansas, Tennessee, and Kentucky before crossing into Ohio and southern Ontario. Visible features at altitude include the Mississippi River crossing near Memphis, the Ohio River valley, the flat agricultural patchwork of Indiana and Ohio, Lake Erie's southern shore near Cleveland, and the Canadian border crossing over the Niagara Peninsula near Niagara Falls.