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ATL → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior perspective of the dense Appalachian ridges and a more scenic descent over Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains, often providing a clear view of the Montreal skyline during the final approach.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Vast views of the ancient, undulating mountain ridges of the Carolinas and Virginia.
Northeast Corridor
On clear days, see the distant urban sprawl and skylines of the major East Coast metropolitan areas.
Lake Champlain
A highlight of the flight, featuring the long lake and the Green Mountains of Vermont to the east.
Downtown Montreal
A prime view of Mount Royal and the downtown skyscraper cluster when landing on runways 06L or 24R.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset reflection off the St. Lawrence River. Keep your camera ready as you cross the Canadian border; the transition from the Adirondacks to the flat river valley is dramatic. For the best skyline views into YUL, hope for a northern approach.
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Excellent views of Midtown and Buckhead shortly after departing from Hartsfield-Jackson.
Allegheny Plateau
Rugged, high-altitude terrain of the western Appalachian range through West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Finger Lakes
The distinctive long, narrow glacial lakes of central New York state are often visible mid-flight.
St. Lawrence Valley
The wide, fertile agricultural valley leading into the Montreal metropolitan area.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for a better chance of seeing the Finger Lakes. During winter, look for the contrast of frozen lakes against the snow-covered landscape of upstate New York.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,600 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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