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IAH → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Appalachian Mountain range, the distinctive Finger Lakes region of New York, and a picturesque approach over the St. Lawrence River into Montreal.
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Appalachian Ridges
The unique parallel ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain chain stretching through Pennsylvania.
Finger Lakes
The iconic, long glacial lakes of Central New York including Seneca and Cayuga lakes.
Lake Ontario
A massive horizon of deep blue water as the plane crosses the eastern end of the Great Lakes system.
St. Lawrence River
The grand waterway that serves as the international border and the gateway to Montreal.
Montreal Skyline
A stunning view of Mount Royal and the downtown skyscrapers during the final approach into YUL.
Choose this side for morning flights to get the best lighting on the landscapes below. Watch closely during the final 20 minutes of the flight; the descent over the St. Lawrence River provides one of the best urban approaches in North America. In autumn, the foliage colors over New York and Quebec are spectacular from this side.
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Mississippi River Basin
Aerial views of the winding river systems and fertile floodplains of the American South.
Midwestern Urban Centers
Opportunities to spot cities like Indianapolis or the outskirts of Columbus depending on the specific flight corridor.
Lake Erie
Expansive views of the western Great Lakes and the industrial coastlines of northern Ohio.
Adirondack Mountains
The rugged, forested peaks of Upstate New York visible as the flight turns north toward Canada.
Ottawa Valley
Lush green forests and agricultural grid patterns as you enter Quebec airspace.
Sit toward the front of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun glare coming from the south and east. Look for the distant shimmer of the Great Lakes roughly two-thirds through the journey.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 2,549 km (1,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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