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LHR → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the definitive winner for the LHR-YYZ route, primarily due to the high probability of passing over the spectacular glaciers of Southern Greenland and the rugged, lake-dotted wilderness of Northern Quebec.
Greenland Ice Cap
The Great Circle route usually passes over Southern Greenland, offering views of massive glaciers and jagged peaks.
Iceberg Alley
In late spring and early summer, you can often spot large icebergs floating in the Davis Strait.
Labrador Wilderness
Thousands of miles of untouched boreal forests and crystalline lakes throughout the Canadian Shield.
Northern Lights
On evening or winter flights, the northern horizon offers the best chance to spot the Aurora Borealis.
Algonquin Park
As the flight descends, look for the vast, dense maple and pine forests of Ontario's most famous park.
The Greenland crossing typically happens 4 to 5 hours after takeoff; keep your camera ready for the high-contrast white ice against deep blue fjords. This side is also the 'dark' side of the plane on this westbound route, meaning less glare and better conditions for photography.
Emerald Isle
Clear views of the rugged southern coast of Ireland and the Fastnet Rock shortly after reaching cruising altitude.
Newfoundland Coast
The first North American landfall, featuring the rocky cliffs and deep fjords of the Avalon Peninsula.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Aerial perspective of the massive waterway where the Great Lakes meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Toronto Skyline
On a typical approach into YYZ from the east, the left side offers iconic views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario.
Choose the left side for the best approach views of downtown Toronto. Note that on westbound afternoon flights, the sun will be on the left side (south), which can cause significant glare and heat; high-quality sunglasses are recommended if you plan to keep the window shade up.
Distance: 5,707 km (3,546 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 43 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: International
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