The right side wins both takeoff (Toronto skyline and lake shoreline) and landing (Diamond Head, Waikiki, and volcanic Oahu terrain), while the long transcontinental and Pacific cruise phase is ocean-dominated on both sides.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Honolulu is 4,642 miles (7,471 km), a flight of about 9 hours 55 minutes.
Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and vast open Pacific Ocean with no islands until the Hawaiian archipelago comes into view near descent
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ westbound/northwest, the right side offers glimpses of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower falling away behind, before the route turns over the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests. The left side mostly shows suburban Mississauga sprawl.
Landing at HNL
RIGHTOn approach into HNL from the northeast over the Pacific, the right side reveals the dramatic volcanic profile of Diamond Head crater and the Waikiki coastline as the aircraft banks toward the reef runway. The left side shows only open ocean until 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 Honolulu International (HNL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Honolulu. The right side wins both takeoff (Toronto skyline and lake shoreline) and landing (Diamond Head, Waikiki, and volcanic Oahu terrain), while the long transcontinental and Pacific cruise phase is ocean-dominated on both sides.
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 westbound/northwest, the right side offers glimpses of Lake Ontario's shoreline and the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower falling away behind, before the route turns over the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests. The left side mostly shows suburban Mississauga sprawl. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Canadian Shield lakes.
What can I see when landing at Honolulu International in Honolulu?
When landing at Honolulu International (HNL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into HNL from the northeast over the Pacific, the right side reveals the dramatic volcanic profile of Diamond Head crater and the Waikiki coastline as the aircraft banks toward the reef runway. The left side shows only open ocean until final approach. Notable sights include: Diamond Head crater, Waikiki coastline, Honolulu harbor, Koolau Range ridgeline.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Honolulu?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Honolulu International (HNL) takes about 9 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,642 miles (7,471 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Honolulu flight path pass over?
Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and vast open Pacific Ocean with no islands until the Hawaiian archipelago comes into view near descent