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YBG → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from CFB Bagotville (Bagotville) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the ancient Laurentian mountain range and provides a superior perspective of the Montreal skyline and Mount Royal during the final descent.
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Laurentian Mountains
Fly over some of the oldest mountains in the world, featuring rounded peaks and endless boreal forests.
Mauricie National Park
A sprawling landscape of dense woodlands and over 150 pristine lakes visible during the cruise phase of the flight.
Mount Royal
The triple-peaked hill in the center of Montreal is highly visible, serving as the city's geographical and cultural heart.
Montreal Downtown
Get a bird's-eye view of the city's skyscrapers and the Ville-Marie district during the final approach to YUL.
Sit forward of the wing for an unobstructed view of the skyline. On the standard landing approach to Runway 24R, the right side provides a spectacular panoramic sweep of the downtown core and the Jacques Cartier Bridge. In autumn, this side offers incredible views of the vibrant foliage over the Laurentian plateau.
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Saguenay Fjord
Catch distant views of the deep glacial valleys where the Saguenay River meets the St. Lawrence estuary shortly after takeoff.
St. Lawrence River
Observe the massive scale of the river valley, a vital maritime corridor, stretching toward the Atlantic on the horizon.
Trois-Rivières
View the historic city situated at the confluence of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers during the mid-flight segment.
Olympic Stadium
Identify the iconic inclined tower of the 'Big O' as the aircraft enters the Greater Montreal airspace.
To avoid harsh solar glare, the left side is preferable on afternoon flights. Watch for the transition from the rugged boreal forest to the patchwork of Seigneurial system farmlands characteristic of the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 380 km (236 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 38 min
Departure: YBG (48.33060073852539, -70.99639892578125)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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