About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Hewanorra International (UVF)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Hewandorra. Left side wins both ends of the flight. Departure gives you the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, and arrival delivers the iconic Piton peaks of St. Lucia. The left side also tracks closer to the eastern Caribbean island chain during descent.
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. Departures from YYZ on the dominant runway 23 heading swing the aircraft southeast, putting Lake Ontario and the Toronto downtown skyline on the left side. You get a clear view of the CN Tower, the waterfront, and the lake stretching east toward Hamilton Bay. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands and Billy Bishop Airport, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Hewanorra International in Hewandorra?
When landing at Hewanorra International (UVF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Hewanorra sits at the southern tip of St. Lucia, and aircraft typically approach from the north or northeast over the island. A left window seat gives you the dramatic view of the Piton mountains — Gros Piton and Petit Piton — rising steeply from the Caribbean coast on the island's southwest side as you descend. Notable sights include: Gros Piton and Petit Piton volcanic peaks, Caribbean Sea western coastline, Vieux Fort Bay and the airport at the southern tip, Soufrière town nestled between the Pitons and the sea.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Hewandorra?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Hewanorra International (UVF) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Hewandorra flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over Lake Ontario, then crosses upstate New York and Pennsylvania, passes over the Mid-Atlantic coast near the Carolinas, then out over the open Atlantic. The route crosses the northeastern Caribbean, passing within view of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before threading south through the Lesser Antilles toward St. Lucia. The deep blue color change from the Atlantic to the shallower Caribbean Sea is visible from altitude as the aircraft approaches the island chain.