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DCA → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the iconic National Mall during takeoff from DCA and a spectacular view of Montreal's skyline and Mount Royal during the descent.
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The National Mall
The most famous view from DCA, featuring the Capitol, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.
Baltimore Skyline
Clear views of the Inner Harbor and downtown Baltimore shortly after departure.
Hudson River Valley
The winding Hudson River and the distant Catskill Mountains to the north.
Green Mountains
The rolling, lush peaks of Vermont stretching toward the Canadian border.
Downtown Montreal
A stunning aerial perspective of the skyscrapers, Mount Royal, and the Olympic Stadium on final approach.
The right side is essential for the 'National Mall' departure view; however, this depends on the wind direction—if taking off to the North, sit on the right. During the descent into YUL, the right side typically offers the best view of the St. Lawrence River and the dense urban core of Montreal. Morning flights provide the best lighting for photography on this side.
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Arlington National Cemetery
Immediate views of the hallowed grounds and the Pentagon right after liftoff.
Adirondack High Peaks
Vast wilderness and rugged mountain terrain of Upstate New York visible during the cruise phase.
Lake Champlain West
The deep blue waters of the lake with the Adirondack foothills meeting the shoreline.
St. Lawrence Lowlands
The unique, narrow strip-farming patterns characteristic of historic French-Canadian agriculture.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun glare from the west. This side is ideal for spotting the dense forests of the Adirondacks. During winter, look for the frozen surfaces of the smaller glacial lakes scattered across the New York-Quebec border.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 784 km (487 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min
Departure: DCA (38.8521, -77.037697)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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