Toronto to Puerto Vallarta is 2,166 miles (3,486 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
While the left side wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline, the right side delivers more throughout the flight: the Gulf of Mexico coastline over Texas and Tamaulipas, the approach over Banderas Bay, and the dramatic Sierra Madre backdrop on landing make it the stronger overall seat.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southwest over Lake Erie and Ohio, then crosses the Mississippi River valley in Missouri or Arkansas, continues over the Gulf Coastal Plain of Texas near Monterrey and the Sierra Madre Oriental, crosses into Mexican airspace over Tamaulipas, and descends toward the Pacific coast over Jalisco. The Sierra Madre Occidental is visible on the right during descent.
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Takeoff from YYZ
LEFTYYZ departures on the dominant 23/24 runways head southwest, 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.
Landing at PVR
RIGHTPVR's runway 04 is the primary arrival direction, with aircraft approaching from the south over Banderas Bay. The right side gives you the full panorama of the bay, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains rising steeply behind Puerto Vallarta, and the town itself just 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 Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Puerto Vallarta. While the left side wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline, the right side delivers more throughout the flight: the Gulf of Mexico coastline over Texas and Tamaulipas, the approach over Banderas Bay, and the dramatic Sierra Madre backdrop on landing make it the stronger overall seat.
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 the dominant 23/24 runways head southwest, 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. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest, Niagara Escarpment ridge in the distance.
What can I see when landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International in Puerto Vallarta?
When landing at Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. PVR's runway 04 is the primary arrival direction, with aircraft approaching from the south over Banderas Bay. The right side gives you the full panorama of the bay, the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains rising steeply behind Puerto Vallarta, and the town itself just before touchdown. Notable sights include: Banderas Bay (one of the world's largest bays), Sierra Madre Occidental mountains, Puerto Vallarta town and Malecon waterfront, Punta Mita peninsula to the north.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Puerto Vallarta?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz International (PVR) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,166 miles (3,486 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Puerto Vallarta flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over Lake Erie and Ohio, then crosses the Mississippi River valley in Missouri or Arkansas, continues over the Gulf Coastal Plain of Texas near Monterrey and the Sierra Madre Oriental, crosses into Mexican airspace over Tamaulipas, and descends toward the Pacific coast over Jalisco. The Sierra Madre Occidental is visible on the right during descent.