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PHL → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Philadelphia skyline upon departure and the most dramatic perspectives of the Adirondack High Peaks and Mount Royal during the descent into Montreal.
Philadelphia Center City
Aerial views of the skyscrapers in Center City Philadelphia and the winding Schuylkill River shortly after takeoff.
Pocono Mountains
The densely forested plateaus and winding valleys of Northeastern Pennsylvania's premier vacation region.
Adirondack High Peaks
Dramatic views of New York's highest mountains, including Mount Marcy, often snow-capped in late autumn and winter.
Lake Champlain West Coast
The rugged western shoreline of Lake Champlain bordering New York and Vermont.
Mount Royal
The iconic hill in the heart of Montreal and the city's central park during the final approach.
Choose the left side for optimal lighting on afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. This side is also preferred for the most frequent arrival patterns into YUL, which often circle over the West Island and Mount Royal. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes after takeoff for the PHL skyline.
Delaware River Basin
Views of the wide Delaware River as it marks the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Distant NYC Skyline
On very clear days, the Manhattan skyline is visible on the far eastern horizon about 15 minutes into the flight.
Hudson River Valley
The scenic ribbon of the Hudson River stretching north toward Albany.
Lake George
The crystal-clear waters and islands of the 'Queen of American Lakes' in the eastern Adirondacks.
St. Lawrence River
The massive shipping channel and the South Shore suburbs as you cross into Canadian airspace.
The right side is ideal for morning flights, offering the best illumination of the Hudson Valley and Lake George. If the flight path stays further east, you may get a closer look at the Green Mountains of Vermont. Watch for the Lake George area approximately 45 minutes after departure.
Distance: 634 km (394 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: PHL (39.87189865112305, -75.24109649658203)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: International
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