While Toronto's skyline and Edinburgh's Firth of Forth make for strong takeoff and landing views on the right, the left side gets the flight's true highlight: the great circle route from Toronto to Edinburgh curves north across Labrador and the Labrador Sea, passing close enough to southern Greenland's coast that its jagged fjords, glaciers, and icebergs are often visible on clear days — a rare and dramatic sight that outweighs the otherwise ocean-dominated cruise.
Flight Path
Labrador coast and the Labrador Sea, the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell) with its fjords and glaciers, followed by open North Atlantic waters before the approach to Scotland.
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Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ to the northeast on runway 05, the initial climb puts downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower, the downtown skyline, and the lake's shoreline before the plane turns north over rural Ontario.
Landing at EDI
RIGHTOn approach to EDI's runway 24, the aircraft crosses the Firth of Forth from the northeast, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Forth Bridges spanning the estuary. Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat may also be glimpsed toward the left as the plane lines up for final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Edinburgh. While Toronto's skyline and Edinburgh's Firth of Forth make for strong takeoff and landing views on the right, the left side gets the flight's true highlight: the great circle route from Toronto to Edinburgh curves north across Labrador and the Labrador Sea, passing close enough to southern Greenland's coast that its jagged fjords, glaciers, and icebergs are often visible on clear days — a rare and dramatic sight that outweighs the otherwise ocean-dominated cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YYZ to the northeast on runway 05, the initial climb puts downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower, the downtown skyline, and the lake's shoreline before the plane turns north over rural Ontario. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to EDI's runway 24, the aircraft crosses the Firth of Forth from the northeast, giving right-side passengers a good look at the Forth Bridges spanning the estuary. Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat may also be glimpsed toward the left as the plane lines up for final approach. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Bridge and Forth Road Bridge, Edinburgh city skyline, Arthur's Seat.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Edinburgh?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes 6h 35m.
What does the Toronto to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Labrador coast and the Labrador Sea, the southern tip of Greenland (Cape Farewell) with its fjords and glaciers, followed by open North Atlantic waters before the approach to Scotland.