Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Lima. The left side delivers the iconic Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario on departure, which is the more dramatic and clear-weather-reliable view. The landing right-side view of Lima's coast is compelling but frequently obscured by coastal fog. Over the flight path itself, the left side also gets better angles on the Caribbean islands and the Colombian/Ecuadorian Andes as the route tracks south.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ departures on runway 23 (the most common westbound/southbound departure) swing left over the city. The left side gets a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline including the CN Tower, Lake Ontario's north shore, and the urban grid stretching east. Right side faces suburban sprawl toward Brampton with little of interest. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Hamilton Harbour visible to the southwest.

When landing at Jorge Chavez International (LIM), sit on the Right side for the best views. Jorge Chavez sits just north of Lima and aircraft typically approach from the northeast on runway 15, descending over the city. The right side faces west toward the Pacific Ocean and the dramatic coastal cliffs of Miraflores and the Lima shoreline — a striking contrast of dense urban sprawl meeting the ocean. Left side faces inland toward the Andes foothills but these are often obscured by coastal fog (garúa). Notable sights include: Pacific Ocean coastline, Lima's coastal cliffs at Miraflores, Rio Rimac valley, dense urban grid of greater Lima.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Jorge Chavez International (LIM) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.

The route tracks south-southwest over Lake Erie and Pennsylvania, then over the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean Sea depending on routing. Crossing Cuba and the Caribbean, the deep blue of the Caribbean Sea is visible. The route then crosses Colombia and Ecuador, offering distant views of the northern Andes cordillera including volcanic peaks such as Cayambe and Cotopaxi on clear days. The coastal desert of Peru becomes visible on descent — one of the driest landscapes on Earth, a stark brown strip between the Andes and the Pacific.