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LGW → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Gatwick Airport (London) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side (Starboard) is superior for this westbound journey across the North Atlantic. It avoids the harsh southern sun glare, offering better lighting for photography. Passengers get excellent views of the rugged Irish coast, the dramatic landfall over Newfoundland, and the scenic progression down the St. Lawrence River valley toward Ontario.
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Southern Ireland
Views of the green fields and rugged peninsulas of County Cork and Kerry before the ocean crossing.
Newfoundland Coastline
The first sight of North America, featuring rocky cliffs and potentially icebergs during late spring.
St. Lawrence River
A majestic view of the widening river as the flight enters Canadian airspace over Quebec.
Montreal & Ottawa
On clear days, the distinct urban layouts of Quebec and Ontario's major cities are visible to the north.
The Canadian Shield
A landscape of endless forests and thousands of small lakes as you traverse Eastern Ontario.
The right side provides much softer lighting for photos because the sun remains on the opposite side of the aircraft. For the best chance of seeing icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, travel between May and June. Keep your window shade open as you cross the Canadian border for the best geography lessons.
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South Coast of England
Aerial views of the Isle of Wight and the Jurassic Coast shortly after departure from Gatwick.
The North Atlantic
Vast ocean views with distinctive cloud patterns and the occasional sight of transatlantic shipping lanes.
Toronto Core & CN Tower
A spectacular view of the downtown Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario when landing on runways 05 or 06L/R.
Lake Ontario
The final descent often follows the shoreline, showing the scale of the Great Lakes.
While the left side offers the best view of the CN Tower on final approach, it suffers from significant solar glare throughout the day as the plane flies westward. Choose this side only if you specifically want the Toronto skyline view during the last 10 minutes of the flight.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 5,739 km (3,566 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 45 min
Departure: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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