While takeoff offers brief coastal interest on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—Lake Ontario, the Scarborough Bluffs, and Toronto's iconic skyline are far more visually compelling than the Moncton departure.
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Flight Path
Moncton to Toronto is 750 miles (1,207 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills of Quebec and Ontario, passing over the Saint Lawrence River valley near Kingston. Passengers may glimpse the Thousand Islands region where the Saint Lawrence widens, and the transition from Maritime forest to Great Lakes lowlands. The Kawartha Lakes region and agricultural belt of southern Ontario appear in the final descent phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YQM
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Petitcodiac River estuary and Moncton's urban area immediately after departure. The aircraft typically climbs westbound, so right-side passengers see the tidal bore inlet and coastal marshlands before heading inland.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Toronto. Aircraft approach from the east, and left-side passengers see Lake Ontario's northern shore, the Scarborough Bluffs, and downtown Toronto's skyline before final approach into Pearson.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Greater Moncton International (YQM) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Moncton to Toronto. While takeoff offers brief coastal interest on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—Lake Ontario, the Scarborough Bluffs, and Toronto's iconic skyline are far more visually compelling than the Moncton departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Greater Moncton International in Moncton?
During takeoff from Greater Moncton International (YQM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Petitcodiac River estuary and Moncton's urban area immediately after departure. The aircraft typically climbs westbound, so right-side passengers see the tidal bore inlet and coastal marshlands before heading inland. Notable sights include: Petitcodiac River estuary, Moncton city center, Fundy coastal marshlands, Bay of Fundy shoreline to the southeast.
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. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Toronto. Aircraft approach from the east, and left-side passengers see Lake Ontario's northern shore, the Scarborough Bluffs, and downtown Toronto's skyline before final approach into Pearson. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Scarborough Bluffs, Toronto downtown skyline, Greenbelt farmland and urban sprawl west of the city.
How long is the flight from Moncton to Toronto?
The flight from Greater Moncton International (YQM) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 750 miles (1,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Moncton to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian foothills of Quebec and Ontario, passing over the Saint Lawrence River valley near Kingston. Passengers may glimpse the Thousand Islands region where the Saint Lawrence widens, and the transition from Maritime forest to Great Lakes lowlands. The Kawartha Lakes region and agricultural belt of southern Ontario appear in the final descent phase.