About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Halifax International (YHZ) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to Toronto. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. The Halifax harbour departure and the Toronto skyline approach are both on the left, making it the clear choice for the full journey. The mid-flight section over rural Quebec and Ontario offers less dramatic scenery regardless of side.
What can I see during takeoff from Halifax International in Halifax?
During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Halifax Stanfield typically departs runway 14 heading southeast, then turns westbound toward Toronto. A left-side seat captures Halifax Harbour, the downtown peninsula, and the Bedford Basin as the aircraft banks right and climbs out over the city. The harbour and its distinctive drumlin geography are clearly visible from this side. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour and the Narrows, Bedford Basin, Halifax downtown peninsula, McNabs Island at the harbour mouth.
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 runways 23 or 24L/24R heading southwest, meaning the approach comes from the northeast over the city. A left-side seat on approach gives a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline, Lake Ontario, and the Toronto Islands. The CN Tower and waterfront are unmistakable from this angle. Notable sights include: Downtown Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Halifax to Toronto?
The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Halifax to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks roughly westward across central Nova Scotia, crossing the Northumberland Strait between Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island or New Brunswick depending on routing, then over the heavily forested and lake-dotted interior of Quebec south of the St. Lawrence, crossing into Ontario over the Canadian Shield with its characteristic exposed granite outcrops and thousands of small lakes, before descending into the flat agricultural plains of southern Ontario approaching Toronto.