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NCE → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (Nice) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the French Alps immediately after takeoff, potential glimpses of Greenland's ice sheets on northerly tracks, and the most dramatic scenery along the northern coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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French Alps
Immediate views of the Mercantour National Park and the snow-capped southern peaks of the Alps after departure.
Greenland Ice Sheet
On northerly Great Circle routes, witness the jagged fjords and massive glaciers of southern Greenland.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The rugged shoreline of the Côte-Nord region and the Mingan Archipelago's unique limestone monoliths.
St. Lawrence River
Detailed views of the widening river, the Gaspé Peninsula, and the shipping lanes leading toward Montreal.
Keep your camera ready during the first 15 minutes for the Alps. For the Atlantic crossing, check the flight map; if the latitude is above 55 degrees, the right side is your only chance to see Greenland. During the final hour, the right side consistently faces the beautiful Laurentian Mountains as you descend into Quebec.
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French Riviera
Stunning vistas of the turquoise Mediterranean coastline, Antibes, and the Lérins Islands during the climb.
Massif Central
Aerial perspective of France's ancient volcanic region and the rugged terrain of south-central France.
Maritime Provinces
Clear views of the Nova Scotia coastline and the Bay of Fundy if the flight takes a more southerly transatlantic path.
Montreal South Shore
A view of the Saint-Lambert locks and the urban sprawl of the South Shore during the final approach to YUL.
Sit behind the wing to capture the contrast between the deep blue Mediterranean and the red rocks of the Estérel Massif. This side is better if you prefer seeing the urban layout of Montreal's surrounding suburbs during descent. In winter, the frozen Saint Lawrence River on the left provides unique geometric ice patterns.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 6,129 km (3,808 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 13 min
Departure: NCE (43.658401489300005, 7.215869903560001)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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