About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Delhi. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the polar routing over northern Canada and Greenland, the left side also faces south toward more populated and geographically interesting terrain including the Canadian Shield lakes and, on some routings, the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet. The right side faces into the Arctic Ocean for much of the northern transit.
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 eastward on runways 05/06L/06R, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward Lake Simcoe and the city of Toronto. As the aircraft banks right after departure, the left side gets a clear view over downtown Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario's northern shoreline. The CN Tower and the waterfront are distinctly visible during the climb-out. Notable sights include: Downtown Toronto skyline with CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Lake Simcoe to the north.
What can I see when landing at Indira Gandhi International in Delhi?
When landing at Indira Gandhi International (DEL), sit on the Left side for the best views. IGI Delhi typically lands on runways 28/29 approaching from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks westward on final approach. A left-side seat faces south over New Delhi's urban core, giving views of Connaught Place, Rajpath (Kartavya Path), and the dense urban fabric of South Delhi. The right side faces north toward less distinctive suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Rajpath (Kartavya Path) boulevard and India Gate, Connaught Place circular road pattern, Yamuna River to the east, Qutb Minar area in South Delhi.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Delhi?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Indira Gandhi International (DEL) takes Approximately 14 to 15 hours.
What does the Toronto to Delhi flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks northeast over the Canadian Shield with its thousands of lakes, then over Labrador and southern Greenland or the North Atlantic, across the UK or Scandinavia at high altitude, then descends over Central Asia passing near the Caspian Sea, Iran's central plateau, and the Hindu Kush foothills of Afghanistan and Pakistan before entering Indian airspace over Punjab and the Indo-Gangetic Plain toward Delhi.