About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Quebec. Right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Lake Ontario's shoreline and urban Toronto during takeoff, then the transition through the Ontario-Quebec border region with the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests, and finally the St. Lawrence River valley during descent. Left side offers less consistent visual interest across the full flight path.
What can I see during takeoff from Buttonville Muni in Toronto?
During takeoff from Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline and the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl. The climb-out path northeast from Buttonville crosses over the lake, providing clear sightlines to Toronto's downtown core and the Scarborough Bluffs along the eastern shore. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto downtown skyline, Scarborough Bluffs, Don River valley.
What can I see when landing at Quebec Jean Lesage International in Quebec?
When landing at Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft descends into Quebec City. The approach path from the southwest brings the river and surrounding topography into clear view on the left side during final descent. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, Quebec City urban area, Île d'Orléans.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Quebec?
The flight from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Toronto to Quebec flight path pass over?
Canadian Shield landscape with numerous lakes and boreal forest, the transition zone between the Greater Toronto Area's urban sprawl and rural Ontario, the Ottawa River valley as a geographic dividing line between Ontario and Quebec, and the gradual emergence of the St. Lawrence River valley topography as the flight progresses northeast toward Quebec City