The takeoff views of Conception Bay and the Avalon Peninsula coastline are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach over Lake Ontario and Toronto's urban sprawl. The Atlantic coastline offers more varied natural terrain.
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Flight Path
St. John's to Toronto is 1,310 miles (2,108 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Canadian maritime provinces and the St. Lawrence River valley. Notable features include the Gaspé Peninsula's mountainous terrain (visible from altitude), the Appalachian highlands of Quebec and Ontario, and the transition from coastal maritime landscape to the Great Lakes basin. The St. Lawrence River and its valley form a major geographic corridor visible during the westbound cruise phase.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYT
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Conception Bay and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the Avalon Peninsula. The bay's irregular shoreline and rocky headlands are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at YTZ
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline and the Greater Toronto Area's urban landscape during descent. The lake's expanse and the city's sprawl are visually striking from this angle.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Johns International (YYT) to City Centre (YTZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. John's to Toronto. The takeoff views of Conception Bay and the Avalon Peninsula coastline are more visually distinctive and dramatic than the landing approach over Lake Ontario and Toronto's urban sprawl. The Atlantic coastline offers more varied natural terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from St Johns International in St. John's?
During takeoff from St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Conception Bay and the Atlantic coastline as the aircraft climbs out over the Avalon Peninsula. The bay's irregular shoreline and rocky headlands are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: Conception Bay, Avalon Peninsula coastline, Signal Hill (St. John's), Atlantic Ocean.
What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?
When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Lake Ontario's northern shoreline and the Greater Toronto Area's urban landscape during descent. The lake's expanse and the city's sprawl are visually striking from this angle. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto waterfront and downtown core, Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area urban grid.
How long is the flight from St. John's to Toronto?
The flight from St Johns International (YYT) to City Centre (YTZ) takes about 3 hours 15 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 St. John's to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Canadian maritime provinces and the St. Lawrence River valley. Notable features include the Gaspé Peninsula's mountainous terrain (visible from altitude), the Appalachian highlands of Quebec and Ontario, and the transition from coastal maritime landscape to the Great Lakes basin. The St. Lawrence River and its valley form a major geographic corridor visible during the westbound cruise phase.