While the right side wins both the Toronto takeoff and the London approach, the left side's view during the long North Atlantic crossing—looking north toward the Labrador coast and the ice-covered edge of southern Greenland—is the flight's most dramatic and memorable scenery, giving it the edge overall.
Flight Path
Labrador Sea, Labrador coastline near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, southern Greenland's Cape Farewell region and coastal ice sheet, open North Atlantic Ocean
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ on a northeast heading, the initial turn puts Toronto's downtown skyline and Lake Ontario on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower, the financial district towers, and the Toronto Islands before the city fades into farmland.
Landing at LHR
RIGHTOn the typical easterly final approach into 27L/27R, the aircraft descends westward over south London, putting the Thames and the central London skyline off to the right. Passengers can catch distant views of Canary Wharf and the Shard before the plane lines up over the Heathrow perimeter.
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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. While the right side wins both the Toronto takeoff and the London approach, the left side's view during the long North Atlantic crossing—looking north toward the Labrador coast and the ice-covered edge of southern Greenland—is the flight's most dramatic and memorable scenery, giving it the edge overall.
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 on a northeast heading, the initial turn puts Toronto's downtown skyline and Lake Ontario on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower, the financial district towers, and the Toronto Islands before the city fades into farmland. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Lake Ontario shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Heathrow in London?
When landing at Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical easterly final approach into 27L/27R, the aircraft descends westward over south London, putting the Thames and the central London skyline off to the right. Passengers can catch distant views of Canary Wharf and the Shard before the plane lines up over the Heathrow perimeter. Notable sights include: Thames River bends near Richmond, Canary Wharf towers, The Shard, west London suburbs.
How long is the flight from Toronto to London?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Heathrow (LHR) takes 6h 40m.
What does the Toronto to London flight path pass over?
Labrador Sea, Labrador coastline near Happy Valley-Goose Bay, southern Greenland's Cape Farewell region and coastal ice sheet, open North Atlantic Ocean