Winnipeg to Toronto flight path: YWG to YYZ

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Winnipeg to Toronto. The right side benefits from a glimpse of Lake Superior's north shore during cruise and, more decisively, a strong finish with Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario visible during descent and approach into Pearson — landmarks the left side lacks during the same phases.

During takeoff from Winnipeg International (YWG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing out of Winnipeg, the north-facing side gives a good look at the city's grid streets and the Red River before the wide, unmistakable southern basin of Lake Winnipeg comes into view on the horizon. The south side mostly shows flat, repetitive farmland with no strong landmark. Notable sights include: Red River, Winnipeg downtown grid, southern shoreline of Lake Winnipeg.

When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Pearson from the northwest, the south-facing side offers a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline, the CN Tower, and the shoreline of Lake Ontario as the aircraft descends and turns onto final. The north side during this phase shows only suburban rooftops and highways with no comparable landmark. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Humber River valley, Toronto Islands.

The flight from Winnipeg International (YWG) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 2 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 935 miles (1,504 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Boreal forest and countless small lakes of the Canadian Shield across northern Ontario, the northern shoreline of Lake Superior near Thunder Bay, and the rocky, lake-studded terrain around Sudbury before the descent toward Georgian Bay and southern Ontario farmland.