The right side offers better views of both the Twin Cities skyline at departure and the Toronto skyline with Lake Ontario at arrival, while the left side over rural Wisconsin and Michigan farmland offers little visual variety.
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Flight Path
Minneapolis to Toronto is 677 miles (1,089 km), a flight of about 2 hours.
Southern Lake Michigan basin near Milwaukee, lower Michigan farmland, and the western end of Lake Erie near Detroit-Windsor are crossed during cruise, though often above cloud layers depending on conditions.
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Takeoff from MSP
RIGHTDeparting MSP toward the southeast/east, the right side offers glimpses of the Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline and the Mississippi River bends just after takeoff, whereas the left side shows mostly flat farmland with no distinguishing features.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn approach into YYZ from the west, the right side faces south toward Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, as the aircraft descends over Mississauga before turning onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Toronto. The right side offers better views of both the Twin Cities skyline at departure and the Toronto skyline with Lake Ontario at arrival, while the left side over rural Wisconsin and Michigan farmland offers little visual variety.
What can I see during takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International in Minneapolis?
During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing MSP toward the southeast/east, the right side offers glimpses of the Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline and the Mississippi River bends just after takeoff, whereas the left side shows mostly flat farmland with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: Minneapolis-St. Paul skyline, Mississippi River, Twin Cities suburbs.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into YYZ from the west, the right side faces south toward Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, as the aircraft descends over Mississauga before turning onto final approach. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline, CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Mississauga high-rises.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Toronto?
The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 677 miles (1,089 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Minneapolis to Toronto flight path pass over?
Southern Lake Michigan basin near Milwaukee, lower Michigan farmland, and the western end of Lake Erie near Detroit-Windsor are crossed during cruise, though often above cloud layers depending on conditions.