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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro. The right side wins overall because the GIG arrival view over Guanabara Bay with Sugarloaf on the horizon is one of the most dramatic airport approaches in the world. The takeoff view from the left is excellent but the landing payoff on the right is exceptional and hard to beat.

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. Toronto's runways 05/23 and 06L/24R mean most departures head east or northeast before turning south. A left seat gives you the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower and downtown core as you climb out over Lake Ontario, which fills the window beautifully during the turn southbound. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Hamilton Harbour to the west, Niagara Peninsula in the distance.

What can I see when landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim in Rio De Janeiro?

When landing at Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG), sit on the Right side for the best views. GIG's runways 10/28 mean arrivals typically come in from the west over Guanabara Bay or from the east over the Atlantic. A right seat on approach from the west gives you Guanabara Bay, the city of Rio, and the iconic profile of Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) as you descend over the bay toward the island airport. Notable sights include: Guanabara Bay, Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain), Niterói city and bridge across the bay, Rio de Janeiro urban sprawl along the bay shore.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Rio De Janeiro?

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (GIG) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.

What does the Toronto to Rio De Janeiro flight path pass over?

The route tracks southeast over the western Atlantic, crossing the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela, then over the Amazon basin in northern Brazil. The Amazon River mouth near Belém may be visible as a vast brown-water delta system. The central Amazon rainforest below is an unbroken green canopy for several hours with no visible landmarks at cruising altitude. The route then descends toward the Brazilian coast south of Vitória before reaching Rio.