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YHU → YZV
Which side of the plane to sit from Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport (Montreal) to Sept-Îles Airport (Sept-iles)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the rugged Laurentian Shield, the dramatic entry to the Saguenay Fjord, and the stunning Sept-Îles archipelago upon arrival.
Montreal Landmarks
Aerial views of the Olympic Stadium and the Jacques-Cartier Bridge immediately after departing YHU.
Laurentian Shield
Vast stretches of ancient mountains and thousands of glaciated lakes covering the Quebec interior.
Saguenay Fjord
The deep, dark waters of the Saguenay River carving through massive cliffs as it enters the St. Lawrence.
Boreal Forest
Dense, untouched wilderness characteristic of the Côte-Nord region stretching toward the horizon.
Sept-Îles Archipelago
Panoramic views of the seven namesake islands as the aircraft banks for landing in the bay.
Sit on the left to witness the sunrise over the river if flying early. In autumn, the Laurentians are vibrant with red and orange foliage. Keep an eye out for the Eye of Quebec (Manicouagan Reservoir) far to the north on very clear days.
Maritime Traffic
Large cargo vessels and tankers navigating the primary shipping channel of the St. Lawrence.
Île aux Coudres
A beautiful, inhabited island located in the middle of the river near the Charlevoix coast.
Estuary Patterns
The swirling currents and deep blue waters near Tadoussac, a world-famous whale watching site.
Gaspé Peninsula
Distant views of the Chic-Choc Mountains on the opposite shore as the river widens into the Gulf.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The horizon-expanding view where the river water meets the Atlantic influence near the end of the flight.
The right side is better for afternoon flights to avoid the glare of the southern sun. It offers a more expansive water view, perfect for spotting the scale of the estuary and the distant southern mountains of the Gaspésie region.
Distance: 747 km (464 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 15 min
Departure: YHU (45.5175018311, -73.4169006348)
Arrival: YZV (50.22330093383789, -66.26560211181639)
Route Type: Domestic
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