About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Okecie (WAW) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Warsaw to Toronto. The left side wins overall because the Toronto landing approach delivers one of the most iconic urban waterfront views in North America — the CN Tower, Lake Ontario, and the Toronto Islands together on final approach. The Warsaw departure right-side view is good but the Toronto arrival left-side view is more dramatic and sustained.
What can I see during takeoff from Okecie in Warsaw?
During takeoff from Okecie (WAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Warsaw Okecie typically departs on runway 33 (heading northwest) or 15 (heading southeast). On the dominant runway 33 departure heading northwest, the right side gives you a view back over central Warsaw — the Old Town, Palace of Culture, and the Vistula River bend are clearly visible as you climb out. The left side faces open suburban sprawl to the west. Notable sights include: Vistula River bend through central Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science tower, Warsaw Old Town district rooftops, Lazienki Park green space.
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. Pearson typically lands on runway 23 or 24L/24R, approaching from the northeast over the city. On this approach, the left side gives a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower, Lake Ontario's northern shoreline, and the Toronto Islands. The right side faces the flat suburban sprawl of Mississauga and Brampton. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario northern shoreline, Toronto Islands archipelago, Humber Bay and waterfront.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Toronto?
The flight from Okecie (WAW) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 9 to 10 hours.
What does the Warsaw to Toronto flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over northern Poland, then across the Baltic Sea near the Danish straits, over southern Greenland's ice sheet and glaciated coastline, across the Labrador Sea, over the largely uninhabited boreal forest and tundra of Labrador and Quebec, then descends over the Canadian Shield and the Great Lakes region approaching Toronto from the northeast. The Greenland ice cap is the single most visually dramatic feature at cruise altitude — a vast white plateau visible for hundreds of miles on clear days.