About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Allama Iqbal International (LHE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lahore to Toronto. The Toronto arrival on the left side is the stronger payoff of the two. While the right side at Lahore gives a decent river and city view, the left side on approach into Pearson delivers the Lake Ontario panorama and the Toronto skyline together, which is a more visually dramatic and sustained experience over several minutes of descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Allama Iqbal International in Lahore?
During takeoff from Allama Iqbal International (LHE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lahore's primary departure runway 36R sends aircraft northward, putting the city of Lahore and the Ravi River on the right side. You get a clear view over the dense urban grid of Lahore including the old walled city area and the river bending westward before the aircraft turns northwest. Notable sights include: Ravi River bend west of Lahore, Lahore's walled city and Badshahi Mosque area, Salt Range hills to the northeast, Chenab River plain stretching south.
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. Pearson's most common arrival from the east uses runway 23 or 24L, with aircraft tracking southwest on final approach. The left side faces southeast over Lake Ontario, giving a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, the lake shoreline, and the city grid before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto downtown skyline with CN Tower, Humber Bay and waterfront, Highway 401 corridor.
How long is the flight from Lahore to Toronto?
The flight from Allama Iqbal International (LHE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours depending on routing and winds.
What does the Lahore to Toronto flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks northwest from Lahore over Pakistan and Afghanistan, then across the Hindu Kush and into Central Asian airspace over Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. It then crosses Russia's western Siberian plain, arcs over the Arctic or sub-Arctic zone near Greenland or Hudson Bay depending on the polar routing, and descends over the Canadian Shield and Ontario. Key geographic features include the Aral Sea basin, the vast West Siberian lowlands, the Greenland ice sheet or Hudson Bay visible as white or dark blue expanses, and the boreal forest of northern Ontario on descent.