While the Toronto departure favors the right side briefly, the left side offers a more varied and scenic cruise phase — passing near the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain, and Vermont's Green Mountains — followed by a left-side view of Boston's skyline and harbor on final approach.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Boston is 445 miles (716 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Adirondack Mountains (New York), Lake Champlain, Green Mountains of Vermont, Mohawk Valley lowlands
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTEastbound departures from YYZ typically climb out over Lake Ontario before banking toward Boston, putting Toronto's downtown skyline and the CN Tower in view on the right side of the aircraft as the lake's north shore recedes below.
Landing at BOS
LEFTArrivals into BOS from the northwest often bank left to align with the harbor-facing runways, giving a clear view of downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands just before touchdown.
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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. While the Toronto departure favors the right side briefly, the left side offers a more varied and scenic cruise phase — passing near the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Champlain, and Vermont's Green Mountains — followed by a left-side view of Boston's skyline and harbor on final approach.
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. Eastbound departures from YYZ typically climb out over Lake Ontario before banking toward Boston, putting Toronto's downtown skyline and the CN Tower in view on the right side of the aircraft as the lake's north shore recedes below. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto skyline, 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. Arrivals into BOS from the northwest often bank left to align with the harbor-facing runways, giving a clear view of downtown Boston's skyline, the Charles River, and the harbor islands just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Boston skyline, Charles River, Boston Harbor, Logan Airport peninsula.
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 about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 445 miles (716 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Boston flight path pass over?
Adirondack Mountains (New York), Lake Champlain, Green Mountains of Vermont, Mohawk Valley lowlands