Toronto to Cleveland flight pathYYZCLE

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Flight time1h 05m
Distance193
Heading217° → 215°
Best side
Left
★ 2.5 left·★ 1.5 right

The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario during departure plus the Lake Erie shoreline and Cleveland waterfront on arrival, while the right side shows mostly flat, featureless farmland typical of southern Ontario and northern Ohio.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Toronto to Cleveland is 193 miles (311 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Southern Ontario farmland, the north shore of Lake Erie, and open water crossing of Lake Erie itself

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Toronto (left side) — CN Tower, Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands

Takeoff from YYZ

LEFT

Departing YYZ toward the southwest, the initial turn brings the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario shoreline into view on the left side, including the CN Tower and downtown waterfront before the aircraft climbs away over farmland.

CN TowerToronto downtown skylineLake Ontario shorelineToronto Islands
YYZ Lester B Pearson InternationalHub for Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, WestJet

Landing at CLE

LEFT

On approach into CLE from the northeast, the left side offers views over Lake Erie's shoreline and the Cleveland waterfront, including the harbor and downtown skyline as the plane descends toward the runway.

Lake Erie shorelineCleveland downtown skylineCuyahoga River mouthBurke Lakefront Airport
CLE Cleveland Hopkins InternationalHub for Spirit Airlines

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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. The left side wins narrowly thanks to the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario during departure plus the Lake Erie shoreline and Cleveland waterfront on arrival, while the right side shows mostly flat, featureless farmland typical of southern Ontario and northern Ohio.

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 toward the southwest, the initial turn brings the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario shoreline into view on the left side, including the CN Tower and downtown waterfront before the aircraft climbs away over farmland. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.

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. On approach into CLE from the northeast, the left side offers views over Lake Erie's shoreline and the Cleveland waterfront, including the harbor and downtown skyline as the plane descends toward the runway. Notable sights include: Lake Erie shoreline, Cleveland downtown skyline, Cuyahoga River mouth, Burke Lakefront Airport.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Cleveland?

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 193 miles (311 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Toronto to Cleveland flight path pass over?

Southern Ontario farmland, the north shore of Lake Erie, and open water crossing of Lake Erie itself