While the left side wins the Red Sea takeoff, the right side benefits from a richer cruise phase passing near the Mediterranean coast, southern Europe's terrain, and Greenland's glaciated coastline, followed by a scenic Toronto skyline approach — giving it more sustained visual interest over the full flight.
Flight Path
Route crosses the Egyptian Nile Delta and Mediterranean Sea, passes near Greece and the Adriatic, continues over the North Atlantic passing south of Iceland, skirts the southern tip of Greenland's icecap, then crosses Labrador and Hudson Bay's eastern edge before descending into Ontario.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from JED
LEFTDeparting JED toward the northwest, the left side faces the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's corniche and harbor as the aircraft climbs out over the water, offering a striking contrast of turquoise sea against the desert shoreline. The right side shows mostly flat, hazy desert interior with little definition.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn approach into YYZ from the northeast, arrivals typically descend over Lake Ontario before turning onto final for the southwest-facing runways, putting the Toronto skyline and lakeshore on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the CN Tower, downtown high-rises, and the lake's shoreline just before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Jeddah to Toronto. While the left side wins the Red Sea takeoff, the right side benefits from a richer cruise phase passing near the Mediterranean coast, southern Europe's terrain, and Greenland's glaciated coastline, followed by a scenic Toronto skyline approach — giving it more sustained visual interest over the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah?
During takeoff from King Abdulaziz International (JED), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing JED toward the northwest, the left side faces the Red Sea coastline and Jeddah's corniche and harbor as the aircraft climbs out over the water, offering a striking contrast of turquoise sea against the desert shoreline. The right side shows mostly flat, hazy desert interior with little definition. Notable sights include: Jeddah corniche and waterfront, Red Sea coastline, King Fahd's Fountain area, Red Sea shipping lanes.
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 YYZ from the northeast, arrivals typically descend over Lake Ontario before turning onto final for the southwest-facing runways, putting the Toronto skyline and lakeshore on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a clear view of the CN Tower, downtown high-rises, and the lake's shoreline just before touchdown. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Jeddah to Toronto?
The flight from King Abdulaziz International (JED) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes 12h 45m.
What does the Jeddah to Toronto flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Egyptian Nile Delta and Mediterranean Sea, passes near Greece and the Adriatic, continues over the North Atlantic passing south of Iceland, skirts the southern tip of Greenland's icecap, then crosses Labrador and Hudson Bay's eastern edge before descending into Ontario.