The left side edges out overall thanks to the cruise-phase views of the Appalachian ridgelines through Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, which offer sustained terrain relief compared to the largely flat coastal plain glimpsed from the right side during most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Orlando to Toronto is 1,050 miles (1,689 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain across western Virginia and West Virginia, followed by the rolling plateau of central Pennsylvania before descending toward the Lake Ontario basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORL
LEFTDeparting ORL and turning north, the left side offers a glimpse of Orlando's characteristic lake-dotted terrain and the edge of the city before the route settles onto its northbound track. It's a marginal edge over the right side, which mostly shows flat central Florida scrubland.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTArrivals into YYZ from the south typically cross Lake Ontario's western basin before turning onto final approach, giving right-side passengers a view of the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, and the lake's shoreline as the aircraft descends. The left side mostly faces open farmland northwest of the airport during this turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Executive (ORL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Orlando to Toronto. The left side edges out overall thanks to the cruise-phase views of the Appalachian ridgelines through Virginia, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, which offer sustained terrain relief compared to the largely flat coastal plain glimpsed from the right side during most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Executive in Orlando?
During takeoff from Executive (ORL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ORL and turning north, the left side offers a glimpse of Orlando's characteristic lake-dotted terrain and the edge of the city before the route settles onto its northbound track. It's a marginal edge over the right side, which mostly shows flat central Florida scrubland. Notable sights include: Orlando's lake district, Orange County suburbs, central Florida flatwoods.
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. Arrivals into YYZ from the south typically cross Lake Ontario's western basin before turning onto final approach, giving right-side passengers a view of the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, and the lake's shoreline as the aircraft descends. The left side mostly faces open farmland northwest of the airport during this turn. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Mississauga waterfront.
How long is the flight from Orlando to Toronto?
The flight from Executive (ORL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,050 miles (1,689 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Orlando to Toronto flight path pass over?
Appalachian ridge-and-valley terrain across western Virginia and West Virginia, followed by the rolling plateau of central Pennsylvania before descending toward the Lake Ontario basin