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YUL → ATL
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Atlanta)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most consistent landmarks, featuring the length of Lake Champlain, the scenic Hudson River valley, and the iconic Stone Mountain during the descent into Atlanta.
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Lake Champlain
A long, narrow glacial lake stretching between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondacks of New York.
Hudson Valley
Scenic views of the meandering Hudson River and the distant Catskill Mountains to the west.
Shenandoah National Park
The rolling Blue Ridge Mountains and the winding Skyline Drive visible as you cross over Virginia.
Stone Mountain
A massive quartz monzonite dome rising 825 feet above the surrounding terrain, located just east of Atlanta.
East Coast Corridor
On clear nights, the distant glow of the massive urban sprawl from New York City to Richmond is visible on the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct afternoon glare and enjoy the sunrise over the Atlantic coast in the distance. During the final approach to ATL, keep your eyes peeled for Stone Mountain, which is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Georgia.
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St. Lawrence River
Aerial views of the Thousand Islands region and the majestic river system immediately after takeoff from YUL.
Adirondack Park
Rugged, forested terrain and high peaks of upstate New York, including Mount Marcy on clear days.
Appalachian Plateau
The deeply dissected plateau of Pennsylvania and West Virginia, showing unique ridge-and-valley geological formations.
Lake Lanier
A large, sprawling reservoir with hundreds of miles of shoreline located just north of the Atlanta metro area.
Atlanta Skyline
Depending on the wind and landing direction, the right side often gets a sweeping view of Midtown and Downtown Atlanta skyscrapers.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights as the sun will be behind you or to the left for much of the journey. This side provides a better look at the deep wilderness of the Appalachians and the high-altitude views of the Allegheny Mountains.
Book Hotels in AtlantaDistance: 1,600 km (994 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: ATL (33.6367, -84.428101)
Route Type: International
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