About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Seattle. The right side misses the Toronto skyline at departure but captures the most dramatic scenery of the entire flight: the Canadian Rockies passing to the right as you cross British Columbia, and then the stunning Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains on approach into Seattle. The Rockies alone make the right side the stronger choice for the bulk of the 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 heading west on runway 23 or northwest on runway 33 put the left side facing south toward downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario. You get a clear view of the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower, and the broad expanse of Lake Ontario stretching east toward Hamilton Bay. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest, Mississauga urban grid below.
What can I see when landing at Seattle Tacoma International in Seattle?
When landing at Seattle Tacoma International (SEA), sit on the Right side for the best views. SEA arrivals from the east typically use runways 16L/16R, approaching from the northeast over Puget Sound. The right side faces west and northwest, giving you a direct view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains across the water, and the Seattle skyline as you descend. Mount Rainier may also be visible to the southeast on the left, but the right side captures the more dramatic water-and-mountains combination. Notable sights include: Puget Sound, Olympic Mountains across the water, Seattle downtown skyline, Vashon Island below.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Seattle?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Seattle Tacoma International (SEA) takes Approximately 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours.
What does the Toronto to Seattle flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over Lake Huron, then across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or southern Ontario, before crossing into Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Over the prairies the terrain is flat and featureless. The most dramatic section is crossing the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains in British Columbia, where peaks including the Selkirk and Monashee ranges are visible, followed by descent through the Fraser Valley toward the coast.