Seeing Toronto from a plane
The CN Tower, at 1,815 ft, was the world's tallest freestanding structure from 1975 to 2007. Look for it on the lakeshore, with the Toronto Islands sheltering the harbor and Billy Bishop airport.
6 of our routes pass it. Ontario · rated 8 of 10
The easy pick
Boston to Denver: sit on the right, 55 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Denver | Right | 55 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Chicago | Right | 58 min after takeoff |
| Boston to San Francisco | Right | 58 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Seattle | Right | 61 min after takeoff |
| Minneapolis to Boston | Left | 83 min after takeoff |
| San Francisco to Boston | Left | 227 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Toronto from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 6). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Toronto from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Toronto 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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