Toronto to Paris is 3,733 miles (6,008 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The left side wins across all phases: the Toronto skyline at takeoff, the great-circle route's northward arc past the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, and the Irish and English coastlines during cruise, and a distant view of Paris on final approach — while the right side sees mostly open Atlantic water for the bulk of the flight.
Flight Path
Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland coastline, open North Atlantic, southern Ireland coast near Cork, and the English Channel approaching the French coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
LEFTDeparting YTZ eastbound, the Toronto skyline and harbor sit just north of the departure track, putting the CN Tower, downtown towers, and the curve of the waterfront on the left side as the aircraft climbs out over Lake Ontario.
Landing at CDG
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into CDG from the east, the flight path passes just north of central Paris, so the south-facing left side offers a distant but genuine glimpse of the Paris skyline and the Seine bending through the city before the runway threshold near Roissy.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Paris. The left side wins across all phases: the Toronto skyline at takeoff, the great-circle route's northward arc past the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland, and the Irish and English coastlines during cruise, and a distant view of Paris on final approach — while the right side sees mostly open Atlantic water for the bulk of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?
During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YTZ eastbound, the Toronto skyline and harbor sit just north of the departure track, putting the CN Tower, downtown towers, and the curve of the waterfront on the left side as the aircraft climbs out over Lake Ontario. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline, CN Tower, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into CDG from the east, the flight path passes just north of central Paris, so the south-facing left side offers a distant but genuine glimpse of the Paris skyline and the Seine bending through the city before the runway threshold near Roissy. Notable sights include: Distant Paris skyline, Seine river bends, Marne valley farmland, CDG terminal complex.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Paris?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,733 miles (6,008 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Paris flight path pass over?
Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland coastline, open North Atlantic, southern Ireland coast near Cork, and the English Channel approaching the French coast