About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Abu Dhabi. The left side wins overall. The Toronto departure view is spectacular with the city and Lake Ontario, and through the flight the left side tracks the southern coast of Greenland, Iceland's southern tip, and later the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran. The right side at Abu Dhabi is excellent but brief, whereas the left side accumulates more geography across the full 13-hour route.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastward on runways 05/06L/06R, meaning the left (north) side gets a clear view over downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario's northern shoreline. You'll see the city grid, the CN Tower, and the lake stretching to the south before the aircraft turns northeast. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Highway 401 corridor.
What can I see when landing at Abu Dhabi International in Abu Dhabi?
When landing at Abu Dhabi International (AUH), sit on the Right side for the best views. AUH's runways 13L/13R have aircraft approaching from the northwest over the Arabian Gulf, so the right (west) side faces the Abu Dhabi city skyline, the Corniche waterfront, and the shallow turquoise waters of the Gulf. The left side looks inland over flat desert. Notable sights include: Abu Dhabi Corniche and city skyline, Arabian Gulf shallow coastal waters, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi island coastline.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Abu Dhabi?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Abu Dhabi International (AUH) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Toronto to Abu Dhabi flight path pass over?
The great circle route from YYZ to AUH tracks northeast over Quebec and Labrador, then crosses the Labrador Sea toward southern Greenland's ice sheet edge, passes south of Iceland, crosses Scotland and northern England, continues over continental Europe through Germany and Austria, crosses the Black Sea, passes over Georgia and Armenia with the Caucasus Mountains visible, then tracks over northern Iran and the Zagros Mountains before descending over the Arabian Gulf toward Abu Dhabi.