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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this transatlantic route as it provides the best vantage point for sub-arctic scenery, including the rugged coast of Labrador, the southern tip of Greenland, and the possibility of viewing the Aurora Borealis during night segments.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Quebec Boreal Forest

Vast stretches of untouched wilderness and thousands of glacial lakes immediately after departing Montreal.

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Greenland Ice Sheet

If the flight path tracks north, you will see the massive glaciers and deep fjords of southern Greenland.

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Icelandic Coastline

Views of the dramatic volcanic landscape and black sand beaches of southern Iceland on clear days.

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North Sea Entrance

Crossing from the open Atlantic into the North Sea, often seeing commercial shipping lanes.

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Dutch Polders

The geometric beauty of reclaimed land and the intricate canal systems as you descend into Schiphol.

Sit on the left for the best chance of spotting the Northern Lights during the dark winter months. During the summer, the sun stays low on the northern horizon, providing beautiful long-lasting twilight colors. Avoid seats over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Greenland fjords.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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St. Lawrence River

A stunning perspective of the massive St. Lawrence waterway and the Gaspe Peninsula shortly after takeoff.

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Newfoundland Highlands

The rugged, rocky terrain of eastern Canada before the flight heads out over the open ocean.

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British Isles

Distant views of the Scottish Highlands or the English coastline depending on the specific air corridors used.

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Offshore Wind Farms

Massive arrays of wind turbines situated in the North Sea near the Dutch coast.

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Amsterdam Cityscape

Potentially see the dense urban grid of Amsterdam and its historic center if the wind favors specific landing runways.

The right side will experience direct sunlight for much of the morning arrival, which can be harsh for photography. However, this side offers the best views of the St. Lawrence River during the initial climb. If landing on the Polderbaan (runway 18R), the right side provides a great view of the airport's surrounding infrastructure.

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Route Information

Distance: 5,503 km (3,419 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 6 hrs 28 min

Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Arrival: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)

Route Type: International

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