The left side wins both takeoff and landing, combining Toronto's harbor skyline departure with LA's Pacific coastline arrival, while cruise phase over the Great Lakes, Appalachians, and Great Plains offers additional variety visible primarily from the left depending on routing.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Los Angeles is 2,182 miles (3,512 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
Great Lakes region, Appalachian foothills, Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountain front range are crossed en route, with occasional views of river valleys and agricultural patchwork below.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
LEFTDeparting YTZ eastward or with a westbound turn, the left side gives a sweeping view of Toronto's downtown skyline, the CN Tower, and Lake Ontario's shoreline as the aircraft climbs out over the harbor.
Landing at LAX
LEFTOn approach to LAX in the standard west-flow pattern, the left side offers views of the Pacific coastline, Santa Monica Bay, and the LA basin skyline as the aircraft turns over the ocean before landing westward.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Los Angeles. The left side wins both takeoff and landing, combining Toronto's harbor skyline departure with LA's Pacific coastline arrival, while cruise phase over the Great Lakes, Appalachians, and Great Plains offers additional variety visible primarily from the left depending on routing.
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 eastward or with a westbound turn, the left side gives a sweeping view of Toronto's downtown skyline, the CN Tower, and Lake Ontario's shoreline as the aircraft climbs out over the harbor. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to LAX in the standard west-flow pattern, the left side offers views of the Pacific coastline, Santa Monica Bay, and the LA basin skyline as the aircraft turns over the ocean before landing westward. Notable sights include: Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes Peninsula, LA skyline, Pacific coastline.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Los Angeles?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,182 miles (3,512 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Great Lakes region, Appalachian foothills, Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountain front range are crossed en route, with occasional views of river valleys and agricultural patchwork below.