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YYZ → KEF
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Keflavik International Airport (Keflavik)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is superior for this route as it typically offers views of the Greenland ice cap's southern fjords and the dramatic Icelandic coastline during the final approach into Keflavik.
Toronto Skyline
Spectacular views of the CN Tower and Lake Ontario shoreline immediately after departure from Pearson.
St. Lawrence River
The flight path follows the massive waterway cutting through Quebec toward the Atlantic.
Labrador Coastline
Deeply indented fjords and seasonal icebergs drifting south along the rugged Canadian coast.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Breathtaking views of the jagged peaks and glacier-filled fjords near Cape Farewell at Greenland's southern tip.
Snaefellsnes Peninsula
On clear days during the descent, the glacier-capped Snaefellsjokull volcano is visible to the north.
For night flights between September and April, the left side provides the best vantage point for viewing the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic. Keep your window shade open as you pass south of Greenland, approximately 90 minutes before landing, for the most dramatic glacier views.
Newfoundland Coast
The rocky cliffs and remote settlements of Canada's easternmost province as the plane heads out to sea.
Atlantic Horizon
Uninterrupted views of the sun rising or setting over the ocean, depending on flight timing.
Reykjanes Peninsula
The lunar-like volcanic landscape and black lava fields of Iceland during the final approach.
Blue Lagoon Steam
Look for the distinctive plumes of geothermal steam and milky blue water near the airport site.
The right side is excellent for evening departures to catch a long-lasting sunset over the Atlantic. During the final descent into KEF, watch for the rugged basaltic coastline of the Reykjanes Peninsula, which showcases Iceland's unique volcanic geology.
Distance: 4,171 km (2,592 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 54 min
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: KEF (63.985000610352, -22.605600357056)
Route Type: International
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