Fredericton to Toronto is 659 miles (1,061 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The left side wins for combining a scenic river-valley departure from Fredericton with a strong finish over Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, while the right side mostly shows uniform Quebec and Ontario farmland and forest with no major landmarks.
Flight Path
Rolling forested terrain of the Eastern Townships and Adirondack foothills, with occasional glimpses of small lakes and river valleys in southern Quebec and northern New York state
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Takeoff from YFC
LEFTDeparting YFC to the southwest, the left side offers a good view of the Saint John River winding through Fredericton before the terrain gives way to the forested hills of northern Maine and Quebec's Eastern Townships.

Landing at YYZ
LEFTOn approach into Toronto Pearson from the east, the left side gives passengers a clear view of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, before the turn onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Fredericton (YFC) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Fredericton to Toronto. The left side wins for combining a scenic river-valley departure from Fredericton with a strong finish over Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, while the right side mostly shows uniform Quebec and Ontario farmland and forest with no major landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Fredericton in Fredericton?
During takeoff from Fredericton (YFC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YFC to the southwest, the left side offers a good view of the Saint John River winding through Fredericton before the terrain gives way to the forested hills of northern Maine and Quebec's Eastern Townships. Notable sights include: Saint John River, Fredericton city center, rolling Appalachian foothills.
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. On approach into Toronto Pearson from the east, the left side gives passengers a clear view of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, before the turn onto final approach. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Fredericton to Toronto?
The flight from Fredericton (YFC) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 659 miles (1,061 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Fredericton to Toronto flight path pass over?
Rolling forested terrain of the Eastern Townships and Adirondack foothills, with occasional glimpses of small lakes and river valleys in southern Quebec and northern New York state