About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Ruzyne (PRG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Prague. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic and northern Europe the views are broadly similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers the Toronto skyline on departure and Prague's historic city center on arrival, making it the clear choice for the whole journey.
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 departures on runway 23 (the most common westerly departure) swing left and northward, putting Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline on the left side. You get a clear view of the CN Tower, downtown core, and the lake stretching east toward Hamilton Bay. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Ruzyne in Prague?
When landing at Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Prague's Ruzyne airport typically uses runway 06 for easterly arrivals, meaning the approach track comes from the west-northwest. On a left seat, you get the Vltava River snaking through central Prague, the historic castle district on Hradcany hill, and the red-roofed Old Town below as you descend over the city. Notable sights include: Vltava River through central Prague, Prague Castle and Hradcany district, Old Town red-roofed historic core, Bohemian plateau farmland on approach.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Prague?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Ruzyne (PRG) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Toronto to Prague flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast over Lake Ontario then across Quebec and Labrador, crossing the North Atlantic near southern Greenland or Iceland depending on the jetstream routing. Over Europe the flight crosses Scotland or northern England, then Germany and into Bohemia. Notable features include the Labrador coastline with fjords and sea ice, the Greenland ice sheet on the northern horizon if routing that way, the Scottish Highlands, and the Rhine valley in western Germany visible as a broad flat corridor between upland regions.