While the left seat wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline, the right seat delivers more consistently across the full flight. Over the North Atlantic the right side faces south toward the Labrador coast and Greenland's southern ice sheet edge, and on arrival into Reykjavik the right seat has the city, bay, and volcanic landscape. The Greenland icecap views alone make right the stronger overall choice.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland, then crosses the Labrador Sea. The southern tip of Greenland (Kap Farvel) passes to the north, with the Greenland ice sheet visible as a vast white plateau on the horizon. The Denmark Strait separates Greenland from Iceland. The final approach crosses the North Atlantic volcanic ridge zone before the Icelandic coast appears, often with sea ice or icebergs visible in the Labrador Sea segment in winter months.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Reykjavik (RKV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Reykjavik. While the left seat wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline, the right seat delivers more consistently across the full flight. Over the North Atlantic the right side faces south toward the Labrador coast and Greenland's southern ice sheet edge, and on arrival into Reykjavik the right seat has the city, bay, and volcanic landscape. The Greenland icecap views alone make right the stronger overall choice.
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's most common departure is runway 23 heading southwest, then aircraft turn northeast. A left seat gives you the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower and downtown core as you bank over Lake Ontario. You'll also see the western Toronto suburbs and Mississauga grid spreading out below. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Mississauga urban grid, Humber Bay.
What can I see when landing at Reykjavik in Reykjavik?
When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport RKV typically has aircraft approaching from the northeast over the ocean, landing on runway 19 heading south. A right seat gives you the Reykjavik city center, Hallgrimskirkja church, and the Faxafloi Bay coastline on approach. The Snæfellsjökull glacier on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula may be visible on the horizon to the northwest. Notable sights include: Reykjavik city center and harbor, Faxafloi Bay, Mount Esja ridge north of the city, Snæfellsjökull glacier on distant horizon.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Reykjavik?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours.
What does the Toronto to Reykjavik flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundland, then crosses the Labrador Sea. The southern tip of Greenland (Kap Farvel) passes to the north, with the Greenland ice sheet visible as a vast white plateau on the horizon. The Denmark Strait separates Greenland from Iceland. The final approach crosses the North Atlantic volcanic ridge zone before the Icelandic coast appears, often with sea ice or icebergs visible in the Labrador Sea segment in winter months.