While the takeoff offers interesting views of Taipei's geography, the landing approach into Toronto provides more dramatic and visually distinctive features—Lake Ontario, the Scarborough Bluffs, and the Toronto Islands create a more compelling scenic experience than the departure.
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Flight Path
Taipei to Toronto is 7,501 miles (12,071 km), a flight of about 16 hours.
This transpacific route crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable geographic features along the flight path include: the Aleutian Islands (visible if flying the southern routing), the Alaska coast and Gulf of Alaska, the Canadian Rocky Mountains (visible during descent into North America), and the Great Lakes region. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with limited ground visibility. The route typically follows a great-circle path that takes the aircraft over or near the Aleutian Islands and across northern Canada before descending into the Toronto region.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from TSA
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and surrounding terrain during the northwestward departure from TSA. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the foothills of the Central Mountain Range receding as you climb.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into YYZ from the east. You'll see Lake Ontario's shoreline, the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl, and the Scarborough Bluffs before touching down.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Sungshan (TSA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Taipei to Toronto. While the takeoff offers interesting views of Taipei's geography, the landing approach into Toronto provides more dramatic and visually distinctive features—Lake Ontario, the Scarborough Bluffs, and the Toronto Islands create a more compelling scenic experience than the departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Sungshan in Taipei?
During takeoff from Sungshan (TSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Taipei Basin and surrounding terrain during the northwestward departure from TSA. You'll see the urban sprawl of Taipei and the foothills of the Central Mountain Range receding as you climb. Notable sights include: Taipei city grid and Taipei 101, Tamsui River valley to the west, Yangmingshan volcanic plateau to the north, Central Mountain Range peaks to the southeast.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the final approach into YYZ from the east. You'll see Lake Ontario's shoreline, the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl, and the Scarborough Bluffs before touching down. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline and water body, Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Scarborough Bluffs (distinctive eroded clay cliffs), Toronto Islands in the lake.
How long is the flight from Taipei to Toronto?
The flight from Sungshan (TSA) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 16 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 7,501 miles (12,071 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Taipei to Toronto flight path pass over?
This transpacific route crosses the North Pacific Ocean. Notable geographic features along the flight path include: the Aleutian Islands (visible if flying the southern routing), the Alaska coast and Gulf of Alaska, the Canadian Rocky Mountains (visible during descent into North America), and the Great Lakes region. Most of the flight occurs over open ocean with limited ground visibility. The route typically follows a great-circle path that takes the aircraft over or near the Aleutian Islands and across northern Canada before descending into the Toronto region.