The left side wins overall because it captures the most dramatic single feature of the trip — the Dolomites and Alps during climb-out — while the rest of the flight is dominated by open ocean regardless of side; the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes of approach into Toronto.
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Flight Path
Venice to Toronto is 4,259 miles (6,854 km), a flight of about 10 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Iceland and near the Labrador Sea before making landfall over Newfoundland and eastern Canada
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VCE
LEFTDeparting VCE on runway 04 and turning northwest toward the transatlantic routing, the left side faces the Dolomites and pre-Alps rising north of the Veneto plain, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop just minutes after takeoff. The right side mostly shows the flat Adriatic coastline and open water, which is less varied.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn approach to YYZ from the northeast over Lake Ontario toward runway 24, the right side of the aircraft faces north toward downtown Toronto, giving passengers a clear view of the CN Tower and lakefront skyline before landing. The left side mostly shows open lake water with little variation.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Toronto. The left side wins overall because it captures the most dramatic single feature of the trip — the Dolomites and Alps during climb-out — while the rest of the flight is dominated by open ocean regardless of side; the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes of approach into Toronto.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing VCE on runway 04 and turning northwest toward the transatlantic routing, the left side faces the Dolomites and pre-Alps rising north of the Veneto plain, giving a dramatic mountain backdrop just minutes after takeoff. The right side mostly shows the flat Adriatic coastline and open water, which is less varied. Notable sights include: Dolomites foothills, Venetian mainland (Mestre/Treviso plain), distant Alps skyline, Venice lagoon edge.
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. On approach to YYZ from the northeast over Lake Ontario toward runway 24, the right side of the aircraft faces north toward downtown Toronto, giving passengers a clear view of the CN Tower and lakefront skyline before landing. The left side mostly shows open lake water with little variation. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Venice to Toronto?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 10 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,259 miles (6,854 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Venice to Toronto flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Iceland and near the Labrador Sea before making landfall over Newfoundland and eastern Canada