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MBJ → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sangster International Airport (Montego Bay) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the transition from the Caribbean tropics to the dramatic North American coastline and the rugged Adirondack mountains.
Cuban Coastline
Aerial views of the lush greenery and northern beaches of central Cuba shortly after takeoff.
Florida Keys
The string of tropical islands and the iconic Seven Mile Bridge visible across the Florida Straits.
Mid-Atlantic Cities
Distal views of major hubs like Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and the New York City skyline depending on the inland corridor.
Adirondack Mountains
The dense forests and high peaks of Upstate New York as the plane enters Canadian airspace.
Chesapeake Bay
The massive estuary system of Maryland and Virginia, showing intricate shorelines and wetlands.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to minimize sun glare. This side is particularly scenic during the final 90 minutes of the flight when passing over the high-density urban corridor of the US Northeast and the scenic Hudson Valley. In winter, look for the stark contrast of snow-covered peaks in New York state.
Bahamian Cays
Stunning turquoise waters and white sandbars of the western Bahamas shortly after departure.
Atlantic Horizon
The deep blue of the Gulf Stream and heavy maritime traffic moving along the Eastern Seaboard.
Outer Banks
The thin, fragile barrier islands of North Carolina standing against the Atlantic waves.
Green Mountains
The rolling, ancient peaks of Vermont visible to the east during the descent into Quebec.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway and its various bridges as the aircraft maneuvers for landing at YUL.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. This side offers the best views of the vibrant blue shallows around the Bahamas during the first hour of flight. During landing at YUL, the right side often provides a better view of the Olympic Stadium and downtown Montreal depending on the wind direction.
Distance: 3,023 km (1,878 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 33 min
Departure: MBJ (18.503700256347656, -77.91339874267578)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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