Moncton to Toronto is 740 miles (1,190 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
While the New Brunswick departure offers modest rural scenery on the left, the right side's approach into Toronto delivers a genuinely striking skyline and harbor view that outweighs the flat, unremarkable cruise portion over Quebec and eastern Ontario.
Flight Path
Rural Quebec farmland, the St. Lawrence River lowlands, and the forested terrain of eastern Ontario pass below during cruise, though largely obscured by altitude and distance from either window.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YQM
LEFTDeparting YQM to the southwest, the left side offers glimpses of the Petitcodiac River valley and the rolling New Brunswick countryside toward the Bay of Fundy. The right side shows mostly flat forested terrain toward the Northumberland Strait with less visual interest.
Landing at YTZ
RIGHTThe approach into YTZ typically comes in from the east over Lake Ontario, putting the Toronto skyline—including the CN Tower and downtown high-rises—directly on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up with the runway. This is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in North America.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Greater Moncton International (YQM) to City Centre (YTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moncton to Toronto. While the New Brunswick departure offers modest rural scenery on the left, the right side's approach into Toronto delivers a genuinely striking skyline and harbor view that outweighs the flat, unremarkable cruise portion over Quebec and eastern Ontario.
What can I see during takeoff from Greater Moncton International in Moncton?
During takeoff from Greater Moncton International (YQM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YQM to the southwest, the left side offers glimpses of the Petitcodiac River valley and the rolling New Brunswick countryside toward the Bay of Fundy. The right side shows mostly flat forested terrain toward the Northumberland Strait with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Petitcodiac River, Moncton cityscape, Bay of Fundy coastline in the distance.
What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?
When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach into YTZ typically comes in from the east over Lake Ontario, putting the Toronto skyline—including the CN Tower and downtown high-rises—directly on the right side of the aircraft as it lines up with the runway. This is one of the most dramatic urban approaches in North America. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Harbour, Billy Bishop Airport peninsula.
How long is the flight from Moncton to Toronto?
The flight from Greater Moncton International (YQM) to City Centre (YTZ) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 740 miles (1,190 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Moncton to Toronto flight path pass over?
Rural Quebec farmland, the St. Lawrence River lowlands, and the forested terrain of eastern Ontario pass below during cruise, though largely obscured by altitude and distance from either window.