Toronto to Saskatoon flight pathYYZYXE

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Flight time2h 55m
Distance1,373
Heading305° → 285°

Toronto to Saskatoon is 1,373 miles (2,210 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.

Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 2.5 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side edges ahead thanks to the more visually rich Toronto departure with its skyline and lakefront, while the rest of the flight over the Canadian Shield and prairies offers limited scenery on either side.

Takeoff · YYZLEFTToronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands
Landing · YXERIGHTSouth Saskatchewan River bends, University of Saskatchewan campus, Saskatoon bridges

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Canadian Shield lake country of northern Ontario, followed by the flat agricultural plains of Manitoba and Saskatchewan

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Toronto (left side) — Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Lands waterfront

Takeoff from YYZ

LEFT

Departing YYZ to the west, the initial climb and turn typically bank over Lake Ontario's north shore, giving passengers on the left a last look at the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower, and the lake's shoreline before the aircraft turns onto its westward heading.

Toronto skyline and CN TowerLake Ontario shorelineToronto IslandsPort Lands waterfront

Landing at YXE

RIGHT

On approach into YXE from the east on runway 09, the final turn and descent put the South Saskatchewan River and its distinctive bends through the city on the right side, offering the only real visual landmark in an otherwise flat prairie landscape.

South Saskatchewan River bendsUniversity of Saskatchewan campusSaskatoon bridgesflat prairie farmland grid

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Saskatoon J G Diefenbaker International (YXE)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Saskatoon. The left side edges ahead thanks to the more visually rich Toronto departure with its skyline and lakefront, while the rest of the flight over the Canadian Shield and prairies offers limited scenery on either side.

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. Departing YYZ to the west, the initial climb and turn typically bank over Lake Ontario's north shore, giving passengers on the left a last look at the Toronto skyline, the CN Tower, and the lake's shoreline before the aircraft turns onto its westward heading. Notable sights include: Toronto skyline and CN Tower, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Lands waterfront.

What can I see when landing at Saskatoon J G Diefenbaker International in Saskatoon?

When landing at Saskatoon J G Diefenbaker International (YXE), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into YXE from the east on runway 09, the final turn and descent put the South Saskatchewan River and its distinctive bends through the city on the right side, offering the only real visual landmark in an otherwise flat prairie landscape. Notable sights include: South Saskatchewan River bends, University of Saskatchewan campus, Saskatoon bridges, flat prairie farmland grid.

How long is the flight from Toronto to Saskatoon?

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Saskatoon J G Diefenbaker International (YXE) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,373 miles (2,210 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Toronto to Saskatoon flight path pass over?

Canadian Shield lake country of northern Ontario, followed by the flat agricultural plains of Manitoba and Saskatchewan