The right side wins on both ends of the flight and through the cruise: Toronto's skyline and lake at departure, then the Alps and Adriatic curving into view before the Saronic Gulf and Athens on arrival, versus the largely featureless North Atlantic and Canadian boreal forest dominating the left side.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Athens is 5,051 miles (8,129 km), a flight of about 9 hours 50 minutes.
Southern Greenland's icecap and fjords, followed by the North Atlantic, the Alps, and the Adriatic Sea before descent into Greece
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ on runway 05/06L, the climb-out curves the aircraft northeast before settling onto its transatlantic heading, putting Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline (CN Tower, downtown core) on the right side of the aircraft as it banks away from the airport.
Landing at ATH
RIGHTArrivals into Athens on runway 03L typically approach from the south over the Saronic Gulf before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers views of the gulf's islands and the sprawl of Athens with Mount Hymettus rising beyond the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Athens. The right side wins on both ends of the flight and through the cruise: Toronto's skyline and lake at departure, then the Alps and Adriatic curving into view before the Saronic Gulf and Athens on arrival, versus the largely featureless North Atlantic and Canadian boreal forest dominating the left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YYZ on runway 05/06L, the climb-out curves the aircraft northeast before settling onto its transatlantic heading, putting Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline (CN Tower, downtown core) on the right side of the aircraft as it banks away from the airport. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens?
When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into Athens on runway 03L typically approach from the south over the Saronic Gulf before turning onto final, giving right-side passengers views of the gulf's islands and the sprawl of Athens with Mount Hymettus rising beyond the city. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Aegina and Salamis islands, Athens urban sprawl, Mount Hymettus.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Athens?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes about 9 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,051 miles (8,129 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Athens flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland's icecap and fjords, followed by the North Atlantic, the Alps, and the Adriatic Sea before descent into Greece