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YUL → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most iconic views, including the Appalachian mountain ridges and the spectacular '7' shape of the Cancun Hotel Zone upon arrival.
Montreal Skyline
Excellent views of downtown Montreal and the St. Lawrence River shortly after takeoff.
Adirondack Park
The vast, lake-filled wilderness of Upstate New York during the first hour of flight.
Appalachian Mountains
The long, rolling ridges of the mountain range through Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Florida Everglades
The unique, sprawling wetlands of Southern Florida visible as you cross the peninsula.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The world-famous turquoise lagoon and hotel-lined coastline during the final approach.
Sit on the right for the definitive view of Cancun's beaches on landing. This side also typically avoids the harsh direct sunlight of the afternoon, making it much better for glare-free photography of the mountains and coastline.
Atlantic Seaboard
Continuous views of the U.S. East Coast shoreline and the Jersey Shore.
The Outer Banks
The thin, sandy barrier islands of North Carolina stretching into the Atlantic.
Cape Canaveral
Views of the Kennedy Space Center and Florida's Space Coast from high altitude.
Isla Mujeres
The small, vibrant island just off the coast of Cancun visible during the final descent.
Caribbean Reefs
The dramatic shift from deep blue ocean to shallow turquoise coral reef waters.
For morning flights, the left side offers a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic. As you descend into Mexico, watch for the distinct white-sand contrast of Isla Mujeres against the Caribbean sea.
Distance: 2,970 km (1,845 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 58 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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