About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to City Centre (YTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Toronto. While the Lisbon departure offers river and coastal views, the Toronto arrival provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—Lake Ontario's expanse, the Toronto Islands, and the downtown skyline create a more visually compelling finale to the transatlantic flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs westbound out of Lisbon. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth and the coastal geography that defines the departure corridor. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Sintra-Cascais ridge (distant inland), Lisbon city grid.
What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?
When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent into Toronto as the aircraft approaches from the east over Lake Ontario. You'll see the lake's expanse, the Toronto waterfront, and the city skyline emerging as you descend toward Runway 09 at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands (Toronto Island Park), Toronto downtown skyline, Scarborough Bluffs.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Toronto?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to City Centre (YTZ) takes 7h 15m.
What does the Lisbon to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing north of the Azores archipelago (typically not visible but marks the mid-ocean region), then approaches the Canadian coast over Newfoundland and the Maritime provinces. The most notable midpoint feature is the transition from open Atlantic to the continental shelf waters east of Nova Scotia, though at cruise altitude (typically 35,000+ feet) individual landmarks are not distinctly visible. The approach to North America brings views of the Maritimes coastline and eventually the Great Lakes region.