The right side offers the more distinctive bookends of the flight — Halifax Harbour and the Atlantic coast at departure, and the Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto's skyline at arrival — while the left side mostly overlooks flat, unremarkable inland terrain for the bulk of the route.
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Flight Path
Halifax to Toronto is 800 miles (1,288 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Quebec's Eastern Townships, the St. Lawrence River lowlands, and the Thousand Islands region near Kingston, Ontario
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHZ
RIGHTDeparting YHZ on runway 05, the initial climb and left turn toward the west briefly puts Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, and the Atlantic coastline into view on the right side before the aircraft settles onto its westbound track over forested Nova Scotia terrain.
Landing at YYZ
RIGHTOn the descent into Toronto from the east, the north-facing side of the aircraft picks up the shoreline of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, as the plane lines up for its approach to Pearson's runways.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to Toronto. The right side offers the more distinctive bookends of the flight — Halifax Harbour and the Atlantic coast at departure, and the Lake Ontario shoreline with Toronto's skyline at arrival — while the left side mostly overlooks flat, unremarkable inland terrain for the bulk of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Halifax International in Halifax?
During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YHZ on runway 05, the initial climb and left turn toward the west briefly puts Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, and the Atlantic coastline into view on the right side before the aircraft settles onto its westbound track over forested Nova Scotia terrain. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, Bedford Basin, downtown Halifax peninsula, Atlantic coastline.
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 the descent into Toronto from the east, the north-facing side of the aircraft picks up the shoreline of Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline, including the CN Tower, as the plane lines up for its approach to Pearson's runways. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto downtown skyline, CN Tower, Toronto Islands.
How long is the flight from Halifax to Toronto?
The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 800 miles (1,288 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Halifax to Toronto flight path pass over?
Quebec's Eastern Townships, the St. Lawrence River lowlands, and the Thousand Islands region near Kingston, Ontario