The left side strings together more visually distinct scenery across the flight: Lake Ontario and Toronto at departure, the Appalachian ridgelines and Florida's Atlantic coast during cruise, and the volcanic peaks of Costa Rica's Central Valley on arrival, while the right side is dominated by flatter interior terrain and open Gulf of Mexico waters.
Flown YYZ to SJO? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Toronto to San Jose is 2,343 miles (3,771 km), a flight of about 5 hours 10 minutes.
Straits of Florida, western Cuba coastline near Havana, open waters of the Caribbean Sea
Great circle distance and headings ›
.jpeg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
LEFTClimbing out of Pearson toward the south, the left side offers a view back over Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline before the route tracks over the rolling terrain of the Appalachian foothills in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The right side mostly shows flat farmland of southern Ontario and Ohio with little definition.
Landing at SJO
LEFTOn the descent into SJO, the left side reveals the volcanic peaks of the Central Valley, including Poás and Barva volcanoes, as the aircraft banks over the mountainous terrain surrounding San Jose. The right side mostly faces the less distinct southern slopes with fewer identifiable landmarks.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Juan Santamaria International (SJO)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to San Jose. The left side strings together more visually distinct scenery across the flight: Lake Ontario and Toronto at departure, the Appalachian ridgelines and Florida's Atlantic coast during cruise, and the volcanic peaks of Costa Rica's Central Valley on arrival, while the right side is dominated by flatter interior terrain and open Gulf of Mexico waters.
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. Climbing out of Pearson toward the south, the left side offers a view back over Lake Ontario and the Toronto skyline before the route tracks over the rolling terrain of the Appalachian foothills in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The right side mostly shows flat farmland of southern Ontario and Ohio with little definition. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto skyline, Appalachian ridgelines (Pennsylvania/West Virginia), Ohio River valley.
What can I see when landing at Juan Santamaria International in San Jose?
When landing at Juan Santamaria International (SJO), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into SJO, the left side reveals the volcanic peaks of the Central Valley, including Poás and Barva volcanoes, as the aircraft banks over the mountainous terrain surrounding San Jose. The right side mostly faces the less distinct southern slopes with fewer identifiable landmarks. Notable sights include: Poás Volcano, Barva Volcano, Central Valley of Costa Rica, San Jose cityscape.
How long is the flight from Toronto to San Jose?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Juan Santamaria International (SJO) takes about 5 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,343 miles (3,771 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to San Jose flight path pass over?
Straits of Florida, western Cuba coastline near Havana, open waters of the Caribbean Sea