About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Toronto. While the right side has the better Phoenix departure view, the left side wins overall. It captures the Colorado Plateau and Rocky Mountain foothills as you cross northern Arizona and Colorado, the Great Lakes shoreline on approach, and the spectacular Toronto waterfront arrival. The left side also offers views of Lake Michigan in the mid-flight segment over the Midwest.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26, with eastbound departures heading toward the Valley of the Sun. A right-side seat on an eastbound departure gives you a clear view of South Mountain Park and the Superstition Mountains rising abruptly from the desert floor. The Phoenix metro grid is also well-displayed on the right as you climb out. Notable sights include: South Mountain Park, Superstition Mountains, Salt River, Tempe Town Lake.
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. YYZ arrivals from the west typically use runways 23 or 24L/24R, approaching from the northwest over the city. A left-side seat on approach gives you a direct view over downtown Toronto's skyline, the CN Tower, and Lake Ontario stretching to the south. The approach track brings the entire waterfront into clear view on the left. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Toronto?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Phoenix to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Colorado Plateau and the Four Corners region, crossing the southern Rockies over Colorado with views of the San Juan Mountains. Over Kansas and Missouri the terrain flattens into the Great Plains. The route then crosses Lake Michigan's southern end near Chicago, offering clear water views, before tracking over southern Ontario farmland on descent into Toronto.