Left side delivers the St. Lawrence River panorama on departure and the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on approach. The right side sees mostly the Canadian Shield interior and suburban sprawl with no comparable anchor landmarks at either end of the flight.
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Flight Path
Quebec to Toronto is 455 miles (732 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The flight tracks southwest over the St. Lawrence Lowlands, crossing the Ottawa River valley roughly over the Ontario-Quebec border near Hawkesbury. The Canadian Shield's rocky lake-dotted terrain is visible north of the flight path. The route passes over or near Kingston and the northeastern end of Lake Ontario before descending into Toronto. The Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence may be visible to the south on clear days.
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Takeoff from YQB
LEFTQuebec City's main departure runway 24 sends the aircraft southwest, putting the left side facing southeast toward the St. Lawrence River and the historic Old Quebec cliffs and Château Frontenac area. You get a clear view of the river's width and the south shore as the aircraft climbs out.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTPearson's most common arrival from the east uses runway 23 or 24L/24R, with the approach track coming from the northeast over the city. Left side passengers get a view over downtown Toronto's skyline, Lake Ontario, and the CN Tower as the aircraft descends through the final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Quebec to Toronto. Left side delivers the St. Lawrence River panorama on departure and the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on approach. The right side sees mostly the Canadian Shield interior and suburban sprawl with no comparable anchor landmarks at either end of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Quebec Jean Lesage International in Quebec?
During takeoff from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Quebec City's main departure runway 24 sends the aircraft southwest, putting the left side facing southeast toward the St. Lawrence River and the historic Old Quebec cliffs and Château Frontenac area. You get a clear view of the river's width and the south shore as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (broad and dramatic at this point), Old Quebec Upper Town cliffs, Île d'Orléans to the northeast, South Shore lowlands of Lévis.
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's most common arrival from the east uses runway 23 or 24L/24R, with the approach track coming from the northeast over the city. Left side passengers get a view over downtown Toronto's skyline, Lake Ontario, and the CN Tower as the aircraft descends through the final approach. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Quebec to Toronto?
The flight from Quebec Jean Lesage International (YQB) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 455 miles (732 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Quebec to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the St. Lawrence Lowlands, crossing the Ottawa River valley roughly over the Ontario-Quebec border near Hawkesbury. The Canadian Shield's rocky lake-dotted terrain is visible north of the flight path. The route passes over or near Kingston and the northeastern end of Lake Ontario before descending into Toronto. The Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence may be visible to the south on clear days.