About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale. The left side delivers the dramatic Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on departure, and while it misses the best of the Fort Lauderdale coast on arrival, the takeoff views are significantly more rewarding. The left side also tracks the western edge of the Appalachians through the Carolinas and gets glimpses of the Georgia coastline mid-flight.
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 east or northeast on runways 05/06L/06R, putting the left (north) side facing downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the broad expanse of Lake Ontario stretching to the horizon. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Humber Bay.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Fort Lauderdale typically lands on runway 10R/10L approaching from the west, meaning the right side faces south toward the Atlantic Ocean, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the Intracoastal Waterway. The left side faces inland over suburban sprawl with little of interest. Notable sights include: Fort Lauderdale Beach and Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Port Everglades cruise terminal, Hollywood Beach.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Toronto to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south-southwest over Lake Erie's eastern end, then crosses the Appalachian Mountains through Pennsylvania and West Virginia where ridgelines are visible as parallel forested folds. Over the Carolinas the terrain flattens into the Piedmont and then the coastal plain. The Georgia and northern Florida coastline with its barrier islands and tidal marshes becomes visible in the final hour, followed by the flat sawgrass of the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee approaching South Florida.