YYZ
Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Toronto · CanadaICAO CYYZ
Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is an airport serving Toronto, Canada, located in the Northern and Western hemispheres at coordinates 43° 40' 37.9" N, 79° 37' 50.2" W. The airport sits at an elevation of 569 feet (173 meters) above sea level. With 147 direct destinations served by 47 airlines, it is a major international hub for air travel. The local timezone is America/Toronto (GMT-4).
Destinations
147
Airlines
47
Elevation ft
569/ 173m
America/Toronto
GMT-4
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Airport Details
IATA Code
YYZ
ICAO Code
CYYZ
City
Toronto
Country
Canada
Elevation
569 ft
Local Time
01:34 PM (GMT-4)
Coordinates
Latitude:43.6772°
Longitude:-79.6306°
Popular Routes from YYZ
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YUL | Montreal, Canada | 316 mi | 1h 6m | short-haul | 130 kg | View |
| ATL | Atlanta, United States | 739 mi | 1h 54m | short-haul | 303 kg | View |
| CDG | Paris, France | 3,751 mi | 7h 56m | long-haul | 906 kg | View |
| JFK | New York, United States | 366 mi | 1h 12m | short-haul | 150 kg | View |
| LGA | New York, United States | 357 mi | 1h 11m | short-haul | 146 kg | View |
| LHR | London, United Kingdom | 3,556 mi | 7h 34m | long-haul | 858 kg | View |
| ORD | Chicago, United States | 436 mi | 1h 20m | short-haul | 179 kg | View |
| DFW | Dallas-Fort Worth, United States | 1,199 mi | 2h 56m | medium-haul | 301 kg | View |
| DTW | Detroit, United States | 214 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 88 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 4,414 mi | 9h 11m | long-haul | 1066 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at YYZ
47 active airlines serving Lester B. Pearson International Airport.
Aer Lingus
EIIreland
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
SURussia
Air Canada
ACCanada
Air China
CAChina
Air France
AFFrance
Air Transat
TSCanada
Alitalia
AZItaly
All Nippon Airways
NHJapan
American Airlines
AAUnited States
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia
AVAVIANCA
British Airways
BAUnited Kingdom
Caribbean Airlines
BWTrinidad and Tobago
Cathay Pacific
CXHong Kong SAR of China
Copa Airlines
CMPanama
Cubana de Aviación
CUCuba
Delta Air Lines
DLUnited States
EVA Air
BRTaiwan
Egyptair
MSEgypt
El Al Israel Airlines
LYIsrael
Emirates
EKUnited Arab Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
ETEthiopia
Etihad Airways
EYUnited Arab Emirates
Finnair
AYFinland
Hainan Airlines
HUChina
Iberia Airlines
IBSpain
Icelandair
FIIceland
Jet Airways
9WIndia
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
KLNetherlands
Korean Air
KERepublic of Korea
LOT Polish Airlines
LOPoland
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
Overland Airways
OJNigeria
Pakistan International Airlines
PKPakistan
Philippine Airlines
PRPhilippines
SATA International
S4Portugal
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Scandinavian Airlines System
SKSweden
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
TAM Brazilian Airlines
JJBrazil
TAP Portugal
TPPortugal
Transaero Airlines
UNRussia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
US Airways
USUnited States
United Airlines
UAUnited States
WestJet
WSCanada
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Lester B. Pearson International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport | YTZ | Toronto | Canada | 20 km |
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | Hamilton | Canada | 61 km |
| Waterloo Airport | YKF | Waterloo | Canada | 65 km |
| Niagara Falls International Airport | IAG | Niagara Falls | United States | 84 km |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | Buffalo | United States | 110 km |
| Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport | JHW | Jamestown | United States | 172 km |
| Erie International Tom Ridge Field | ERI | Erie | United States | 183 km |
| London Airport | YXU | London | Canada | 143 km |
Other Airports in Canada
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YXXAbbotsford
Akulivik Airport
AKVAkulivik
Anahim Lake Airport
YAAAnahim Lake
Wapekeka Airport
YAXAngling Lake
Old Arctic Bay Airport
YABArctic Bay
Attawapiskat Airport
YATAttawapiskat
Aupaluk Airport
YPJAupaluk
CFB Bagotville
YBGBagotville
Baie Comeau Airport
YBCBaie Comeau
Baker Lake Airport
YBKBaker Lake
Bathurst Airport
ZBFBathurst
Bearskin Lake Airport
XBEBearskin Lake
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 43° 40' 37.9" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 79° 37' 50.2" W
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 43.677200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- -79.630600
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Western
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- America/Toronto
- UTC Offset
- GMT-4
- Current Local Time
- 01:34 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 569 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 173 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Lester B. Pearson International Airport?
The IATA code for Lester B. Pearson International Airport is YYZ, and its ICAO code is CYYZ. The airport is located in Toronto, Canada.
How many destinations can you fly to from YYZ?
There are 147 direct destinations available from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) in Toronto, Canada.
What airlines fly from YYZ?
There are 47 airlines operating from YYZ, including Aer Lingus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, and more.
What timezone is Lester B. Pearson International Airport in?
Lester B. Pearson International Airport is in the America/Toronto timezone (GMT-4). The airport is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Lester B. Pearson International Airport?
Lester B. Pearson International Airport sits at an elevation of 569 feet (173 meters) above sea level.
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