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YQB → YHU
Which side of the plane to sit from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (Quebec) to Montréal / Saint-Hubert Airport (Montreal)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, including the historic Quebec City skyline and the Citadelle shortly after takeoff, followed by the scenic North Shore of the St. Lawrence River.
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Old Quebec
Aerial view of the Château Frontenac, the Citadelle, and the historic fortified walls of the old city.
St. Lawrence River
Continuous views of one of the world's major commercial shipping arteries and its varying width.
Trois-Rivières
The confluence of the Saint-Maurice and St. Lawrence rivers, marking the midpoint of the journey.
Lac Saint-Pierre
A UNESCO biosphere reserve featuring expansive wetlands and unique archipelago formations.
Montreal Skyline
As the plane aligns for Saint-Hubert, catch the distant silhouette of Mount Royal and the downtown skyscrapers.
The right side is essential for the best departure views of Quebec City. For evening flights, you will experience a sunset over the river. Be prepared with your camera immediately after takeoff, as the window for seeing the Château Frontenac is brief but spectacular. On clear days, you can see all the way to the Laurentian Mountains to the north.
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Pont de Québec
View of the historic cantilever bridge and the Pierre Laporte suspension bridge spanning the St. Lawrence.
Montérégie Farmlands
The landscape transforms into a patchwork of precise agricultural fields typical of the South Shore.
Mont Saint-Hilaire
One of the prominent Monteregian Hills rising abruptly from the flat surrounding plains during descent.
Richelieu River
A historic waterway flowing north from Lake Champlain, visible just before the final approach into Saint-Hubert.
Sit on this side for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for seeing the geographic layout of the South Shore's 'rang' system (long, narrow farm plots). Keep an eye out for the distinctive peaks of the Monteregian hills as you approach the Montreal area.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 211 km (131 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: YQB (46.7911, -71.393303)
Arrival: YHU (45.5175018311, -73.4169006348)
Route Type: Domestic
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