Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sydney to Toronto. The westbound departure from Sydney offers more dramatic and varied scenery (harbour, mountains, ocean) than the approach to Buttonville. While the landing provides Lake Ontario views, the takeoff captures more visually distinctive natural landmarks.

During takeoff from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of Sydney Harbour, the Blue Mountains to the west, and the Tasman Sea. Aircraft depart westbound from Kingsford Smith, so the left side captures the immediate dramatic geography of Sydney's coastline and inland ranges. Notable sights include: Sydney Harbour and Opera House area, Blue Mountains (western escarpment), Tasman Sea coastline, Parramatta River valley.

When landing at Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of Lake Ontario, the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl, and the Niagara Escarpment to the south. Buttonville is north of Toronto, and approach vectors typically bring aircraft over Lake Ontario from the east, making the right side ideal for water and city views. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (northern shore), Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Niagara Escarpment (southern horizon), Don River valley.

The flight from Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Buttonville Muni (YKZ) takes Approximately 15.5 to 16.5 hours (including one stop or direct routing via Pacific).

This ultra-long-haul route crosses the Pacific Ocean for 7,000+ nautical miles. Notable midpoint geography includes the Hawaiian Islands (if routed via Honolulu), the North American west coast (Cascade Range, Sierra Nevada, or Rocky Mountains depending on exact routing), and the Great Plains. Most of the flight is over open ocean with limited scenic landmarks. If routed via Hawaii, the Big Island's volcanic peaks and Mauna Kea are visible on approach. If routed direct across Canada, the Rocky Mountains (Alberta/British Columbia border) and the Canadian Shield provide the most distinctive terrain features in the final 4-5 hours before Toronto.