The right side combines a genuine urban-and-hill view during the Manchester departure with an occasional daylight glimpse of southern Greenland's ice-capped coastline during the long Atlantic crossing, giving it slightly more variety than the left side, which is dominated by open ocean until the Toronto skyline appears just before landing.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Toronto is 3,425 miles (5,511 km), a flight of about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Extended North Atlantic crossing along the North Atlantic Track corridor, passing south of Greenland's Cape Farewell region before crossing the Labrador Sea and the coastal forests of Labrador and Newfoundland en route to Quebec's boreal interior.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
RIGHTDeparting Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft's turn toward its westbound track swings the right side toward the city center and the Pennine hills beyond, giving a brief but genuine mix of urban skyline and upland terrain before the long ocean crossing begins.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTOn approach to Pearson from the northeast, the final turn onto runway 24 puts Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto's skyline on the left side, giving a clear late-flight look at the CN Tower and waterfront before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Toronto. The right side combines a genuine urban-and-hill view during the Manchester departure with an occasional daylight glimpse of southern Greenland's ice-capped coastline during the long Atlantic crossing, giving it slightly more variety than the left side, which is dominated by open ocean until the Toronto skyline appears just before landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft's turn toward its westbound track swings the right side toward the city center and the Pennine hills beyond, giving a brief but genuine mix of urban skyline and upland terrain before the long ocean crossing begins. Notable sights include: Manchester city-center skyline (Beetham Tower), Pennine hills, Peak District moorland, Manchester Ship Canal/Salford Quays.
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. On approach to Pearson from the northeast, the final turn onto runway 24 puts Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto's skyline on the left side, giving a clear late-flight look at the CN Tower and waterfront before touchdown. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Toronto?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 8 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,425 miles (5,511 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Toronto flight path pass over?
Extended North Atlantic crossing along the North Atlantic Track corridor, passing south of Greenland's Cape Farewell region before crossing the Labrador Sea and the coastal forests of Labrador and Newfoundland en route to Quebec's boreal interior.