Seeing CN Tower from a plane5 ★
At 1,815 ft, the tallest freestanding structure in the world from 1976 to 2007. Look for the concrete needle on Toronto's lakeshore.
3 of our routes pass it. Ontario · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Toronto: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Toronto | Right | on the way down |
| Salt Lake City to Toronto | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| San Francisco to Toronto | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see CN Tower from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (3 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see CN Tower from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see CN Tower at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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