About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Newark. Left side wins both ends of this short flight. At takeoff you get Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario, and on approach to EWR the left side delivers the full Manhattan panorama, Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay — arguably one of the best urban approach views in the world.
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 eastbound on runways 05/06L/06R, so a left (north) seat gives you a clear view over downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast. You'll see the CN Tower and the Toronto skyline against the lake before the aircraft tracks toward the Niagara Peninsula. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Niagara Peninsula and the gap where the Niagara River drains the lake, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR approaches from the northeast on runway 22L/22R heading southwest, which puts the left (southeast) side of the aircraft facing Manhattan, the Hudson River, and Upper New York Bay on final approach. This is one of the most iconic urban approach views in aviation. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline including the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty, the Hudson River and George Washington Bridge, Newark Bay and the New Jersey waterfront.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Newark?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across Lake Ontario, crossing the lake roughly between Toronto and Rochester. You then pass over the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York — the long narrow lakes are clearly visible from altitude as parallel north-south slashes in the landscape. The route continues over the rolling terrain of the Hudson Valley before descending into the New York metro area.