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LGA → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from La Guardia Airport (New York) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers a direct view of the Hudson River corridor, the dramatic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, and a better angle of the Manhattan skyline upon departure from LGA.
Manhattan Skyline
Immediately after takeoff, witness the iconic skyscrapers of Midtown and Central Park to the west.
Hudson River Valley
The flight tracks north along this historic waterway, passing the Palisades and West Point.
Catskill Mountains
View the rolling, forested peaks of the Catskills as the terrain begins to rise north of NYC.
Adirondack High Peaks
The most dramatic part of the flight, offering views of Mount Marcy and the rugged wilderness of upstate New York.
Saint Lawrence River
Cross the massive river that marks the final approach into the island of Montreal.
For the best experience, book an evening flight to watch the sunset over the Adirondacks. If taking off to the North, sit on the left for a stunning sweep of the Hudson. During autumn, this side provides spectacular views of the changing foliage in the river valley.
Whitestone & Throgs Neck Bridges
Early views of the massive suspension bridges connecting Queens and the Bronx.
Lake Champlain
Fly along the eastern edge of this massive lake, seeing the transition from New York to Vermont.
Green Mountains
Distant views of the Vermont mountain range, characterized by softer, verdant peaks.
Montreal Suburbs
As you descend, see the sprawling residential areas of the South Shore and the Richelieu Valley.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the New England horizon. If the plane approaches YUL from the east, passengers on this side get a superior view of the Jacques Cartier Bridge and the Olympic Stadium during the final descent.
Distance: 522 km (324 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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