About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Paris. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are largely featureless ocean regardless of side, but the left seat delivers the Toronto waterfront on departure and the Paris city center on arrival, making it the clear choice for the whole journey.
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 eastbound on runways 05/06L/06R, so a left (north) seat gives you a clear view over downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario as the aircraft banks northeast. You can track the city grid, the waterfront, and the lake stretching to the horizon before the aircraft climbs out over southern Ontario. Notable sights include: Downtown Toronto skyline with CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Credit and Mississauga waterfront to the west.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically uses its northern runway complex (26L/27L) for arrivals from the west, meaning the aircraft approaches from the west-northwest. A left (south) seat gives views over central Paris — the Seine, the Eiffel Tower district, and the dense Haussmann boulevards — before the aircraft tracks north toward the airport. Right side faces open farmland north of Paris. Notable sights include: Seine River bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district towers, Bois de Boulogne.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Paris?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.
What does the Toronto to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from Toronto over southern Ontario, then crosses the Gulf of St. Lawrence and southern Newfoundland (left side may catch the rugged Newfoundland coastline and Notre Dame Bay). The route then crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Approaching Europe, the aircraft crosses Ireland and southern England — left side passengers may see the Irish coastline, the Bristol Channel, and southern England before crossing the English Channel into France.