The Toronto departure offers a more dramatic and sustained skyline view with the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline, slightly edging out the brief Philadelphia river glimpse on landing, though both sides offer modest but real urban scenery on this short flight.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Philadelphia is 347 miles (558 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Lake Ontario shoreline near Rochester, rolling farmland of the Finger Lakes region, and the forested ridges of the Pocono foothills in northeastern Pennsylvania
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
LEFTDeparting YYZ on runway 05 typically involves an initial climb toward the northeast before turning south toward Philadelphia, putting downtown Toronto's skyline and the CN Tower on the left side of the aircraft as it banks over Lake Ontario's shoreline.
Landing at PHL
RIGHTOn approach into PHL, arrivals descending from the north toward runway 27 typically curve over the Delaware River before final approach, giving a brief but clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and the river on the right side of the aircraft.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Philadelphia International (PHL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Philadelphia. The Toronto departure offers a more dramatic and sustained skyline view with the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline, slightly edging out the brief Philadelphia river glimpse on landing, though both sides offer modest but real urban scenery on this short flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YYZ on runway 05 typically involves an initial climb toward the northeast before turning south toward Philadelphia, putting downtown Toronto's skyline and the CN Tower on the left side of the aircraft as it banks over Lake Ontario's shoreline. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto downtown skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into PHL, arrivals descending from the north toward runway 27 typically curve over the Delaware River before final approach, giving a brief but clear view of the Philadelphia skyline and the river on the right side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline, Center City towers, Camden waterfront.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Philadelphia?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 347 miles (558 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
Lake Ontario shoreline near Rochester, rolling farmland of the Finger Lakes region, and the forested ridges of the Pocono foothills in northeastern Pennsylvania