The left side combines a scenic Toronto skyline departure with a dramatic island-and-mountain approach into Hong Kong, while the right side over the same segments faces mostly open lake or featureless terrain.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Hong Kong is 7,803 miles (12,558 km), a flight of about 15 hours 45 minutes.
Hudson Bay coastline, Baffin Island and Arctic sea ice, Siberian mountain ranges near Yakutia, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert margins
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
LEFTDeparting YTZ, the turn north toward the polar routing puts downtown Toronto's skyline and the Toronto Islands directly under the left side of the aircraft, with the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline clearly visible during the initial climb.
Landing at HKG
LEFTOn the descent into HKG during the winter monsoon (runway 07 operations), the approach path curves in from the south China coast, giving left-side passengers a strong view of Lantau Island's mountainous terrain, outlying islands, and the final turn revealing Hong Kong's dense high-rise skyline before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Hong Kong International (HKG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Hong Kong. The left side combines a scenic Toronto skyline departure with a dramatic island-and-mountain approach into Hong Kong, while the right side over the same segments faces mostly open lake or featureless terrain.
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, the turn north toward the polar routing puts downtown Toronto's skyline and the Toronto Islands directly under the left side of the aircraft, with the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto harbor.
What can I see when landing at Hong Kong International in Hong Kong?
When landing at Hong Kong International (HKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into HKG during the winter monsoon (runway 07 operations), the approach path curves in from the south China coast, giving left-side passengers a strong view of Lantau Island's mountainous terrain, outlying islands, and the final turn revealing Hong Kong's dense high-rise skyline before touchdown. Notable sights include: Lantau Island peaks, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, outlying islands of the Pearl River estuary, Hong Kong Island skyline.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Hong Kong?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Hong Kong International (HKG) takes about 15 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 7,803 miles (12,558 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Hong Kong flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay coastline, Baffin Island and Arctic sea ice, Siberian mountain ranges near Yakutia, Mongolian steppe and Gobi Desert margins