The northern great-circle track from Toronto crosses Labrador, the southern tip of Greenland, and Iceland's volcanic coastline, all of which sit to the left of the aircraft on the northeasterly cruise heading, giving the left side a much more dramatic and varied show than the open ocean seen from the right.
Flight Path
Labrador coast, Davis Strait, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords, Iceland's southern coastline, North Atlantic Ocean
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ on runway 05/23, the initial climb-out curves the aircraft northeast over Lake Ontario, putting downtown Toronto's skyline and the CN Tower on the right side of the plane before the turn onto the transatlantic track.
Landing at MXP
RIGHTMalpensa's runway 35 approach brings the aircraft south over the foothills of the Alps, and the final turn onto final approach typically keeps the snow-capped peaks and Lake Maggiore visible on the right side before the terrain flattens into the Lombardy plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Malpensa (MXP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Milano. The northern great-circle track from Toronto crosses Labrador, the southern tip of Greenland, and Iceland's volcanic coastline, all of which sit to the left of the aircraft on the northeasterly cruise heading, giving the left side a much more dramatic and varied show than the open ocean seen from the right.
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 05/23, the initial climb-out curves the aircraft northeast over Lake Ontario, putting downtown Toronto's skyline and the CN Tower on the right side of the plane before the turn onto the transatlantic track. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline, CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Malpensa in Milano?
When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa's runway 35 approach brings the aircraft south over the foothills of the Alps, and the final turn onto final approach typically keeps the snow-capped peaks and Lake Maggiore visible on the right side before the terrain flattens into the Lombardy plain. Notable sights include: Alps foothills, Lake Maggiore, Ticino River, Lombardy plain.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Milano?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Malpensa (MXP) takes 8h 15m.
What does the Toronto to Milano flight path pass over?
Labrador coast, Davis Strait, southern Greenland ice cap and fjords, Iceland's southern coastline, North Atlantic Ocean