The takeoff view of the Mississippi River and St. Louis is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While Lake Ontario is scenic, the river departure offers better landmark definition and urban contrast.
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Flight Path
St. Louis to Toronto is 653 miles (1,051 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Ohio River valley (visible around 1h 15m into flight near the Kentucky-Indiana border), Appalachian foothills beginning to rise in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, Lake Erie's southern shore visible during final descent approach into Toronto
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from STL
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Mississippi River as it flows north from St. Louis, plus the urban sprawl of the metro area. Right side faces away from the river and toward less distinctive terrain.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTRight side provides views of Lake Ontario as the aircraft descends toward Toronto, plus the Greater Toronto Area's urban landscape. Left side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. Louis to Toronto. The takeoff view of the Mississippi River and St. Louis is more visually distinctive than the landing approach. While Lake Ontario is scenic, the river departure offers better landmark definition and urban contrast.
What can I see during takeoff from Lambert St Louis International in St. Louis?
During takeoff from Lambert St Louis International (STL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Mississippi River as it flows north from St. Louis, plus the urban sprawl of the metro area. Right side faces away from the river and toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Mississippi River (northbound from downtown), St. Louis Gateway Arch and downtown skyline, Illinois bluffs east of the river.
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. Right side provides views of Lake Ontario as the aircraft descends toward Toronto, plus the Greater Toronto Area's urban landscape. Left side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (southern shoreline and water), Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower, Scarborough Bluffs (eastern lakeshore).
How long is the flight from St. Louis to Toronto?
The flight from Lambert St Louis International (STL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 653 miles (1,051 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the St. Louis to Toronto flight path pass over?
Ohio River valley (visible around 1h 15m into flight near the Kentucky-Indiana border), Appalachian foothills beginning to rise in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia, Lake Erie's southern shore visible during final descent approach into Toronto