While the landing favors the left side, the long cruise phase over Greenland's ice sheet, the European Alps, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran is best viewed from the right (south-facing) side given the flight's eastbound routing, giving that side more dramatic and varied terrain overall.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Madras is 8,319 miles (13,389 km), a flight of about 14 hours 35 minutes.
Southern Greenland ice sheet and fjords, Iceland's volcanic coastline, the European Alps, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran before descending toward the Arabian Sea and Indian coastline
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ on runway 05/06 with an eastbound turn, the right side (south-facing) gives passengers a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario's shoreline as the aircraft climbs out before turning east toward the St. Lawrence valley.
Landing at MAA
LEFTOn approach to MAA runway 25 during the dry season, the aircraft descends from the east over the Bay of Bengal, and the left side offers views of Chennai's coastline, Marina Beach, and the city's dense urban grid before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Chennai International (MAA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Madras. While the landing favors the left side, the long cruise phase over Greenland's ice sheet, the European Alps, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran is best viewed from the right (south-facing) side given the flight's eastbound routing, giving that side more dramatic and varied terrain 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 runway 05/06 with an eastbound turn, the right side (south-facing) gives passengers a clear view of downtown Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario's shoreline as the aircraft climbs out before turning east toward the St. Lawrence valley. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline (CN Tower), Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Rouge River valley.
What can I see when landing at Chennai International in Madras?
When landing at Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to MAA runway 25 during the dry season, the aircraft descends from the east over the Bay of Bengal, and the left side offers views of Chennai's coastline, Marina Beach, and the city's dense urban grid before touchdown. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal coastline, Marina Beach, Chennai harbor, Adyar River mouth.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Madras?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Chennai International (MAA) takes about 14 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 8,319 miles (13,389 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Madras flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland ice sheet and fjords, Iceland's volcanic coastline, the European Alps, and the Zagros Mountains of Iran before descending toward the Arabian Sea and Indian coastline