Both sides face several hours of open Atlantic during cruise, capping the mid-flight scenery, but the right side wins on the strength of its bookends: Toronto's lakefront skyline at departure and Lisbon's river, bridge, and coastline at arrival.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Lisbon is 3,567 miles (5,740 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Mid-Atlantic Ocean with no land visible for several hours; possible distant views of the Newfoundland coastline shortly after leaving Canadian airspace
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting on runway 05/06 climbs northeast, putting Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto's skyline on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower and harborfront before the route turns inland toward Quebec.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTOn approach to runway 20, the aircraft descends from the north over Lisbon, and the west-facing side reveals the Tagus River widening into its estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Atlantic coastline near Belem. This side offers far more visual interest than the inland approach view.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Lisbon. Both sides face several hours of open Atlantic during cruise, capping the mid-flight scenery, but the right side wins on the strength of its bookends: Toronto's lakefront skyline at departure and Lisbon's river, bridge, and coastline at arrival.
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 on runway 05/06 climbs northeast, putting Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto's skyline on the right side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but clear view of the CN Tower and harborfront before the route turns inland toward Quebec. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to runway 20, the aircraft descends from the north over Lisbon, and the west-facing side reveals the Tagus River widening into its estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Atlantic coastline near Belem. This side offers far more visual interest than the inland approach view. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei statue, Belem waterfront.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Lisbon?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,567 miles (5,740 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Lisbon flight path pass over?
Mid-Atlantic Ocean with no land visible for several hours; possible distant views of the Newfoundland coastline shortly after leaving Canadian airspace