Toronto to Thunder Bay flight pathYTZYQT

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Flight time1h 50m
Distance578
Heading308° → 301°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 3.5 right

The right side offers a stronger combination of the Toronto skyline on departure, sweeping views of Georgian Bay and the rugged Canadian Shield along the north shore of Lake Superior during cruise, and the striking Sleeping Giant formation on arrival into Thunder Bay.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Toronto to Thunder Bay is 578 miles (930 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.

Georgian Bay's rocky shoreline, the Canadian Shield's lake-studded forest terrain near Sudbury, and the northern shore of Lake Superior approaching Thunder Bay

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from YTZ

RIGHT

Departing YTZ on runway 26, the climb-out banks passengers a view back over the Toronto Islands and downtown skyline, with the CN Tower and harbor clearly visible on the north side before the aircraft turns northwest toward Georgian Bay.

CN Towerdowntown Toronto skylineToronto IslandsLake Ontario harbor
YTZ City CentreHub for Porter Airlines

Landing at YQT

RIGHT

Arrivals into YQT on runway 07 typically approach from the southeast over Lake Superior, giving a great view of the Sleeping Giant peninsula, a distinctive mesa-like rock formation, along with Thunder Bay's harbor and grain elevators on the north side.

Sleeping Giant peninsulaThunder Bay harborLake Superior shorelinegrain elevators
YQT Thunder BayThunder Bay, Canada

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Thunder Bay. The right side offers a stronger combination of the Toronto skyline on departure, sweeping views of Georgian Bay and the rugged Canadian Shield along the north shore of Lake Superior during cruise, and the striking Sleeping Giant formation on arrival into Thunder Bay.

What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?

During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YTZ on runway 26, the climb-out banks passengers a view back over the Toronto Islands and downtown skyline, with the CN Tower and harbor clearly visible on the north side before the aircraft turns northwest toward Georgian Bay. Notable sights include: CN Tower, downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario harbor.

What can I see when landing at Thunder Bay in Thunder Bay?

When landing at Thunder Bay (YQT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into YQT on runway 07 typically approach from the southeast over Lake Superior, giving a great view of the Sleeping Giant peninsula, a distinctive mesa-like rock formation, along with Thunder Bay's harbor and grain elevators on the north side. Notable sights include: Sleeping Giant peninsula, Thunder Bay harbor, Lake Superior shoreline, grain elevators.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay?

The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Thunder Bay (YQT) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 578 miles (930 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Toronto to Thunder Bay flight path pass over?

Georgian Bay's rocky shoreline, the Canadian Shield's lake-studded forest terrain near Sudbury, and the northern shore of Lake Superior approaching Thunder Bay