About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Cleveland. Left side wins at both ends of this short flight. You get the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on departure, then Lake Erie's southern shore and the Cleveland skyline on approach. The right side sees mostly suburban Ontario and rural Ohio farmland throughout.
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. Pearson typically departs westbound on runway 23 or eastbound on runway 05/06. On a southwest-bound departure toward Cleveland, a left-side seat gives you views over downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario as the aircraft turns south. You can track the CN Tower and the Toronto waterfront clearly before the aircraft crosses the lake. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Cleveland Hopkins International in Cleveland?
When landing at Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Cleveland Hopkins sits southwest of downtown Cleveland, and aircraft typically approach from the east or northeast on runway 06 or 24. A left-side seat on approach gives you a direct view over Lake Erie's southern shoreline and the Cuyahoga River valley as you descend, with downtown Cleveland's skyline visible to the northeast. The lake fills the upper left of your view on final approach. Notable sights include: Lake Erie southern shoreline, downtown Cleveland skyline, Cuyahoga River valley, Rocky River valley to the west.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Cleveland?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) takes Approximately 45 to 55 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Cleveland flight path pass over?
The flight crosses Lake Erie almost entirely, which is the dominant feature of the route. The lake is roughly 50 miles wide at this crossing point between the Ontario and Ohio shores. You may briefly see the Canadian shoreline near Port Colborne or Port Dover on departure and the Ohio shoreline near Lorain or Avon Lake on arrival. The lake surface is the main view for most of the cruise, with no significant terrain features mid-lake.