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YUL → AMS
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam)?
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.
Quebec Boreal Forest
Vast stretches of untouched wilderness and thousands of glacial lakes immediately after departing Montreal.
Greenland Ice Sheet
If the flight path tracks north, you will see the massive glaciers and deep fjords of southern Greenland.
Icelandic Coastline
Views of the dramatic volcanic landscape and black sand beaches of southern Iceland on clear days.
North Sea Entrance
Crossing from the open Atlantic into the North Sea, often seeing commercial shipping lanes.
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.
St. Lawrence River
A stunning perspective of the massive St. Lawrence waterway and the Gaspe Peninsula shortly after takeoff.
Newfoundland Highlands
The rugged, rocky terrain of eastern Canada before the flight heads out over the open ocean.
British Isles
Distant views of the Scottish Highlands or the English coastline depending on the specific air corridors used.
Offshore Wind Farms
Massive arrays of wind turbines situated in the North Sea near the Dutch coast.
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.
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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