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DTW → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Lakes coastline, a distant but clear perspective of Niagara Falls, and a stunning approach over the St. Lawrence River and downtown Montreal.
Detroit-Windsor Border
Direct views of the Detroit River, the Ambassador Bridge, and both international skylines shortly after takeoff.
Niagara Falls
On clear days, the mist and the Horseshoe Falls are visible to the south as you pass over the Niagara Peninsula.
Thousand Islands
The breathtaking sight of over 1,800 islands dotting the transition from Lake Ontario to the St. Lawrence River.
St. Lawrence Seaway
Large cargo ships navigating the locks and channels of one of the world's most important inland waterways.
Downtown Montreal
A panoramic view of Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and the skyscraper-filled downtown core during final approach.
The right side is the 'money' side for this route. For the best view of Niagara Falls, look out about 20-30 minutes into the flight. On the final approach into YUL, the right side usually provides a spectacular view of the Montreal skyline as the plane aligns with the runway.
Toronto Skyline
A distant view of the CN Tower and the dense urban core of Canada's largest city across Lake Ontario.
Ontario Farmlands
A geometric patchwork of rich agricultural land stretching across the southern peninsula.
Ottawa River
Visualizing the natural border between Ontario and Quebec as the plane begins its descent.
West Island Suburbs
Low-altitude views of the residential islands and neighborhoods on the western tip of Montreal.
Choose the left side if you prefer seeing the sprawling urbanization of the Golden Horseshoe. Morning flights are ideal for the left side as the sun will be behind the aircraft, providing clear, front-lit views of the ground.
Distance: 851 km (529 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 25 min
Departure: DTW (42.212398529052734, -83.35340118408203)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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