About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mexico City to Toronto. While takeoff offers Mexico City views, the landing approach over Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront is more visually dramatic and distinctive. The Scarborough Bluffs and CN Tower provide iconic landmarks that make the right side the stronger choice for the overall flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International in Mexico City?
During takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers immediate views of Mexico City's urban sprawl and the surrounding valley floor. The city's grid pattern and surrounding mountains (Sierra de Guadalupe to the north, volcanic peaks to the south) are visible during climb-out heading northeast. Notable sights include: Mexico City urban grid, Lake Texcoco remnants, Sierra de Guadalupe, Popocatépetl volcano (distant southern horizon).
What can I see when landing at Buttonville Muni in Toronto?
When landing at Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides excellent views during approach to Buttonville. The aircraft descends over Lake Ontario's northern shore, and the right bank offers clear sightlines of Toronto's downtown skyline, the Scarborough Bluffs, and the Greater Toronto Area's suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower, Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area suburbs.
How long is the flight from Mexico City to Toronto?
The flight from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ) takes 4h 45m.
What does the Mexico City to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Great Lakes region. Notable features include the Ohio River valley and Appalachian foothills (visible from cruising altitude as ridge patterns), Lake Erie's southern shore near Cleveland, and the transition from agricultural Midwest to the Canadian Shield's forested terrain north of Lake Ontario.