Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Rome. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic cruise the views are largely ocean regardless of side, but the left side also gives better angles on the Irish and British coastlines during the northern routing, and picks up the Alps on descent into Italian airspace.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastward on runways 05/06 or westward on 23/24/33. On an eastbound departure toward the Atlantic, the left side gives you a clear view south over Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower. The right side faces north toward suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.

When landing at Ciampino (CIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ciampino airport sits southeast of Rome, and aircraft typically approach from the northwest or west on runway 15. On approach from the northwest, the left side faces northeast directly over central Rome — you get a clear view of the Tiber River bends, the historic city center, and the Vatican. The right side looks south toward the Castelli Romani hills and the Tyrrhenian coast. Notable sights include: Tiber River bends through central Rome, Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica dome, Colosseum area and ancient city center, Castelli Romani volcanic hills to the southeast.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Ciampino (CIA) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The route tracks northeast from Toronto over Lake Ontario, then across southern Ontario and Quebec before heading out over the North Atlantic near Newfoundland. The great circle path crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland, then crosses Ireland and southern England or northern France. Over continental Europe the route descends across the Alps — the Swiss and Italian Alps are visible as a dramatic snow-covered mountain barrier — before crossing the Po Valley in northern Italy and descending south toward Rome.