Right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Lake Ontario during takeoff and the Atlantic coastline during descent. While left offers good landing views, the right side provides more varied and visually interesting geography across the full flight.
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Flight Path
Toronto to St. John's is 1,310 miles (2,108 km), a flight of about 3 hours 10 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Canadian Shield and Maritime provinces. Notable features include the St. Lawrence River valley (visible from altitude as a broad river corridor), the Gaspé Peninsula's forested terrain, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The landscape transitions from the Great Lakes region through Quebec's boreal forest to the rocky, sparse terrain of eastern Newfoundland. The Atlantic coastline becomes increasingly visible as the aircraft approaches St. John's, with numerous bays and peninsulas characteristic of Newfoundland's glacially-carved geography.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YTZ
RIGHTRight side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure from City Centre Airport. The aircraft climbs eastward over the lake before turning northeast toward Newfoundland, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Toronto's waterfront and the lake's expanse.
Landing at YYT
LEFTLeft side provides views of Conception Bay and the Avalon Peninsula's rugged coastline during descent into St. John's. The approach path brings the aircraft in from the southwest, making the left side ideal for seeing the rocky headlands and Atlantic coastline that define this region.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to St Johns International (YYT)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to St. John's. Right side captures the most dramatic scenery: Lake Ontario during takeoff and the Atlantic coastline during descent. While left offers good landing views, the right side provides more varied and visually interesting geography across the full flight.
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. Right side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure from City Centre Airport. The aircraft climbs eastward over the lake before turning northeast toward Newfoundland, giving right-side passengers a clear view of Toronto's waterfront and the lake's expanse. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Toronto downtown skyline.
What can I see when landing at St Johns International in St. John's?
When landing at St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of Conception Bay and the Avalon Peninsula's rugged coastline during descent into St. John's. The approach path brings the aircraft in from the southwest, making the left side ideal for seeing the rocky headlands and Atlantic coastline that define this region. Notable sights include: Conception Bay, Avalon Peninsula coastline, Cape Spear headlands, Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from Toronto to St. John's?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to St Johns International (YYT) takes about 3 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,310 miles (2,108 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to St. John's flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Canadian Shield and Maritime provinces. Notable features include the St. Lawrence River valley (visible from altitude as a broad river corridor), the Gaspé Peninsula's forested terrain, and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The landscape transitions from the Great Lakes region through Quebec's boreal forest to the rocky, sparse terrain of eastern Newfoundland. The Atlantic coastline becomes increasingly visible as the aircraft approaches St. John's, with numerous bays and peninsulas characteristic of Newfoundland's glacially-carved geography.