Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Toronto. While the right side wins at takeoff for the London views, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on arrival with the iconic Toronto skyline and CN Tower on approach over Lake Ontario. For the bulk of the transatlantic crossing the views are similar, but the landing sequence on the left is genuinely spectacular.

During takeoff from Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gatwick's main departure runway 26L sends aircraft westward, and the right (north) side gives you a clear view over the Surrey Hills and the sprawl of Greater London as you climb out. You can pick out the Thames snaking through the city and the Canary Wharf cluster on a clear day. Notable sights include: Central London skyline and Thames bend, Surrey Hills AONB, Canary Wharf tower cluster, M25 orbital motorway corridor.

When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport typically uses runway 08 for easterly arrivals, approaching over Lake Ontario from the west. The left (south) side looks directly out over the lake and gives you the best view of the Toronto downtown skyline — CN Tower, Rogers Centre dome, and the waterfront — as you descend on short final. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Rogers Centre dome.

The flight from Gatwick (LGW) to City Centre (YTZ) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The route tracks northwest over Ireland and the Celtic Sea, then crosses the North Atlantic. Greenland's southern ice sheet and fjord coastline may be visible depending on exact routing. The route then passes over Labrador and Quebec's boreal forest before descending over Lake Ontario into Toronto.