YYZBOSToronto to Boston

Sit on the left side from Toronto to Boston

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Flight time1h 35m
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Best side
LeftLeft the whole way

The left side wins on both ends of this short flight — Toronto's lakefront skyline at departure and Boston Harbor's islands and skyline at arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat inland terrain with little to see.

Takeoff · YYZLeftLake Ontario, Toronto skyline and CN Tower
Landing · BOSLeftBoston Harbor Islands, Boston skyline and financial district

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Upstate New York's rolling terrain near Syracuse and the Mohawk Valley, plus a crossing of Lake Ontario's eastern shoreline shortly after departure

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Boston. The left side wins on both ends of this short flight — Toronto's lakefront skyline at departure and Boston Harbor's islands and skyline at arrival — while the right side offers mostly flat inland terrain with little to see.

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. Departing YYZ to the east/southeast, the left side gives good views over Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront skyline including the CN Tower before the route turns toward New York State. The right side mostly shows flat suburban sprawl north of the airport. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands.

What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?

When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to BOS, the left side typically faces the Boston skyline, Logan's harbor-side runways, and Boston Harbor with its islands, giving a strong urban and coastal view. The right side during the turn mostly shows suburban Massachusetts terrain with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor Islands, Boston skyline and financial district, Charles River mouth, Logan Airport's waterfront runways.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Boston?

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes 1h 35m.

What does the Toronto to Boston flight path pass over?

Upstate New York's rolling terrain near Syracuse and the Mohawk Valley, plus a crossing of Lake Ontario's eastern shoreline shortly after departure