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. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Toronto's skyline and Lake Ontario on departure, and the Delaware River, Philadelphia skyline, and South Philly landmarks on approach. The mid-flight portion over upstate New York and Pennsylvania is relatively flat and forested with limited distinguishing features from either side.
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. YYZ typically departs eastbound on runways 05 or 06R/06L, putting the left (north) side facing downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the Toronto skyline with the CN Tower, the waterfront, and the lake stretching to the horizon as the aircraft climbs and turns southeast. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Credit and Mississauga waterfront.
What can I see when landing at Philadelphia International in Philadelphia?
When landing at Philadelphia International (PHL), sit on the Left side for the best views. PHL typically lands on runways 27L/27R from the east, meaning the aircraft approaches from over South Jersey heading west. The left (south) side looks across the Delaware River toward South Philadelphia, the sports complex, and the city center. The right side faces north toward the New Jersey suburbs with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Delaware River, Philadelphia city center and Center City skyline, South Philadelphia sports complex (Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park), Walt Whitman Bridge.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Philadelphia?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Philadelphia International (PHL) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Philadelphia flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Niagara Peninsula and Lake Erie's eastern tip, then crosses upstate New York near Buffalo and Rochester before descending over the rolling Appalachian Plateau of central Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna River valley is visible on descent, and the Pocono Plateau region of northeastern Pennsylvania appears as dense forested ridgelines before the terrain flattens into the Delaware Valley.