About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Southwest Florida International (RSW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Fort Myers. Left wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, but right side delivers more consistently through the flight — Lake Erie shoreline in Ohio, the Appalachian foothills in Kentucky and Tennessee, and then the spectacular Gulf Coast approach into RSW with the barrier islands and estuaries. Right side has the edge overall.
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 heading south on runways 23L/23R put Lake Ontario directly on the left side. You get a clear view of the Toronto waterfront, the CN Tower, and the downtown skyline as the aircraft banks southward. The lake stretches east toward Hamilton and Niagara on the left. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest, Toronto Islands.
What can I see when landing at Southwest Florida International in Fort Myers?
When landing at Southwest Florida International (RSW), sit on the Right side for the best views. RSW approaches typically come in from the north or northeast on runway 06, meaning the aircraft tracks over the Gulf Coast side. The right side gives you views over Charlotte Harbor, Pine Island Sound, and the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva as you descend. The left side faces inland toward flat scrubland and the Everglades fringe. Notable sights include: Charlotte Harbor estuary, Pine Island Sound, Sanibel and Captiva Islands, Cape Coral canal grid.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Fort Myers?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Southwest Florida International (RSW) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.
What does the Toronto to Fort Myers flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south-southwest over Lake Erie, crossing into Ohio and then Kentucky. The Ohio River valley is visible mid-flight. Over Tennessee and Georgia the terrain becomes rolling with the western edge of the Appalachians visible to the left. The flight then crosses northern Florida's flat pine forests before descending over the sawgrass and wetlands of the Florida interior toward the Gulf Coast.