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YEG → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Edmonton International Airport (Edmonton) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior perspectives of the Great Lakes, specifically the rugged north shore of Lake Superior, and provides the best angle for the Montreal skyline and the St. Lawrence River during arrival.
Edmonton Skyline
A clear view of the North Saskatchewan River valley and downtown Edmonton shortly after departure.
Lake Superior
Stunning views of the world's largest freshwater lake, including the deep blue waters and rugged cliffside shorelines.
Manitoulin Island
The largest freshwater island in the world, visible as you cross the northern reaches of Lake Huron.
The National Capital
Frequent sightings of Ottawa's urban sprawl and the Gatineau Hills to the south as you enter Quebec airspace.
St. Lawrence River
The massive waterway serving as a primary navigation landmark for the final approach into Pierre Elliott Trudeau International.
Downtown Montreal
A spectacular view of Mount Royal and the skyscrapers of the city core if the flight uses runways 06L or 06R.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to catch the sunrise over the Great Lakes. During the final 15 minutes of flight, this side typically offers the most iconic views of Montreal's geography, including the Olympic Stadium and the Jacques Cartier Bridge. In autumn, the color change in the foliage over Eastern Ontario and Quebec is exceptionally vibrant from this side.
Prairie Patchwork
The geometric beauty of Alberta and Saskatchewan's agricultural lands, showing distinct color transitions between crops.
Lake Winnipegosis
Glimpses of the massive, shallow glacial lakes of Manitoba and the surrounding wetlands.
The Boreal Shield
An endless vista of dark spruce forests and jagged granite outcrops as you cross Northern Ontario.
Ottawa River Valley
The winding river that defines the border between Ontario and Quebec, surrounded by lush green valleys.
The Laurentians
Views of the ancient, rounded peaks of the Canadian Shield as the plane descends into the Montreal region.
Sit on the left for a glare-free view during late-afternoon eastbound flights. Keep an eye out for the transition from flat prairies to the lake-strewn Shield roughly 90 minutes into the flight. During winter, the frozen lakes of Northern Ontario create a striking white-on-dark-green mosaic from this side.
Distance: 2,969 km (1,845 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: YEG (53.3097000122, -113.580001831)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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