About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Heathrow (LHR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to London. Left side wins both departure and arrival. Over the Atlantic the difference is minimal, but the left side also faces south during the transatlantic cruise, giving slightly better views of any coastline features on the Canadian Maritimes and Ireland during descent into UK airspace.
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, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward Lake Simcoe and the city of Toronto. As the aircraft climbs and turns northeast, the left side gets a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower, and Lake Ontario stretching to the east. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Lake Simcoe to the north.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's dominant runway orientation is east-west (09L/09R/27L/27R). Arriving from the west on runway 27, aircraft approach over Windsor, Slough, and west London, with the left side facing south toward the Thames valley and central London. The left seat gets a clear view of the Thames snaking through the city, with recognizable landmarks visible on approach. Notable sights include: River Thames through central London, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park, Wembley Stadium arch, the dense urban spread of west London.
How long is the flight from Toronto to London?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Heathrow (LHR) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes westbound headwinds considered; eastbound typically 7 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Toronto to London flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Toronto over the Canadian Maritimes including Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, then crosses the North Atlantic passing south of Greenland and Iceland. Mid-ocean the flight passes near the MNPS North Atlantic Tracks system. Approaching Europe the route descends over Ireland, crossing the Irish coast near Shannon or Cork, then tracking across Wales or the English Midlands before descending into Heathrow.