Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you the best views of Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, and the Bahamian shallows, while arrival delivers the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario waterfront. The right side offers open water and suburban sprawl at both ends with little to distinguish it.
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Flight Path
Nassau to Toronto is 1,293 miles (2,082 km), a flight of about 3 hours.
The flight tracks north-northwest over the Bahamas chain, crossing the Great Bahama Bank and the deep-water Tongue of the Ocean. Over Florida, the route passes near or over the Florida Peninsula before crossing into Georgia and the Carolinas. The Appalachian Mountains are visible in the distance to the west as a long ridgeline. The route then crosses over upstate New York and the eastern Great Lakes region before descending toward Toronto over Lake Ontario.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NAS
LEFTNassau's primary departure runway 14 sends the aircraft southeast before turning north. A left seat gives you views back over Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, and the shallow turquoise Bahamian banks as you climb out. The contrast between the deep blue Atlantic and the pale aquamarine shallows is spectacular from this side.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTPearson's most common arrival from the south uses runway 23 or 24L/24R, bringing aircraft in from the east over Lake Ontario. A left seat on approach gives you a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, the downtown waterfront, and Lake Ontario's north shore. Right side faces suburban sprawl with less visual interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Nassau International (NAS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nassau to Toronto. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Departure gives you the best views of Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, and the Bahamian shallows, while arrival delivers the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario waterfront. The right side offers open water and suburban sprawl at both ends with little to distinguish it.
What can I see during takeoff from Nassau International in Nassau?
During takeoff from Nassau International (NAS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Nassau's primary departure runway 14 sends the aircraft southeast before turning north. A left seat gives you views back over Nassau Harbour, Paradise Island, and the shallow turquoise Bahamian banks as you climb out. The contrast between the deep blue Atlantic and the pale aquamarine shallows is spectacular from this side. Notable sights include: Nassau Harbour and Paradise Island, the Atlantis resort complex on Paradise Island, the shallow turquoise waters of the Yellow Bank to the southwest, the dense cays and sandbars of the northern Bahamas.
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 south uses runway 23 or 24L/24R, bringing aircraft in from the east over Lake Ontario. A left seat on approach gives you a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, the downtown waterfront, and Lake Ontario's north shore. Right side faces suburban sprawl with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront, CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands and Billy Bishop Airport, Humber Bay and the western lakeshore.
How long is the flight from Nassau to Toronto?
The flight from Nassau International (NAS) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 3 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,293 miles (2,082 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nassau to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northwest over the Bahamas chain, crossing the Great Bahama Bank and the deep-water Tongue of the Ocean. Over Florida, the route passes near or over the Florida Peninsula before crossing into Georgia and the Carolinas. The Appalachian Mountains are visible in the distance to the west as a long ridgeline. The route then crosses over upstate New York and the eastern Great Lakes region before descending toward Toronto over Lake Ontario.