Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the entire flight: Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront during takeoff, then the Kawartha Lakes region and the transition from the Greater Golden Horseshoe to rural Ontario during cruise, followed by views of the Maritime landscape during descent. Left-side seats miss the Lake Ontario departure entirely.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Moncton is 750 miles (1,207 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
During cruise over central Ontario, right-side seats will show the Kawartha Lakes chain (a series of interconnected lakes east of Toronto), the transition from urban/agricultural southern Ontario to boreal forest, and eventually the beginning of the Maritime landscape. The flight path crosses over the Oak Ridges Moraine region and then into the Canadian Shield terrain. Around the midpoint near the Ontario-Quebec border region, the landscape becomes increasingly forested and less populated. As you approach the Maritimes, the terrain transitions to the Appalachian foothills and coastal lowlands characteristic of New Brunswick.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTRight-side seats capture the climb-out over Lake Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area sprawl. You'll see the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the city grid receding beneath you as you gain altitude heading northeast.
Landing at YQM
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views during the descent approach into Moncton. You'll see the Petitcodiac River estuary, the Bay of Fundy coastline, and the surrounding Maritime landscape as you descend toward the airport on the city's eastern side.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Greater Moncton International (YQM)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Moncton. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for the entire flight: Lake Ontario and Toronto's waterfront during takeoff, then the Kawartha Lakes region and the transition from the Greater Golden Horseshoe to rural Ontario during cruise, followed by views of the Maritime landscape during descent. Left-side seats miss the Lake Ontario departure entirely.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the climb-out over Lake Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area sprawl. You'll see the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the city grid receding beneath you as you gain altitude heading northeast. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (immediate south), Toronto Islands (southeast of downtown), Greater Toronto Area urban grid, Scarborough Bluffs (eastern lakeshore).
What can I see when landing at Greater Moncton International in Moncton?
When landing at Greater Moncton International (YQM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views during the descent approach into Moncton. You'll see the Petitcodiac River estuary, the Bay of Fundy coastline, and the surrounding Maritime landscape as you descend toward the airport on the city's eastern side. Notable sights include: Petitcodiac River estuary and tidal flats, Bay of Fundy coastline, Moncton urban area, Acadian Peninsula (distant northeast).
How long is the flight from Toronto to Moncton?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Greater Moncton International (YQM) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 750 miles (1,207 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Toronto to Moncton flight path pass over?
During cruise over central Ontario, right-side seats will show the Kawartha Lakes chain (a series of interconnected lakes east of Toronto), the transition from urban/agricultural southern Ontario to boreal forest, and eventually the beginning of the Maritime landscape. The flight path crosses over the Oak Ridges Moraine region and then into the Canadian Shield terrain. Around the midpoint near the Ontario-Quebec border region, the landscape becomes increasingly forested and less populated. As you approach the Maritimes, the terrain transitions to the Appalachian foothills and coastal lowlands characteristic of New Brunswick.