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YUL → DEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Denver International Airport (Denver)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Lakes' northern coastlines and provides the most dramatic perspective of the Rocky Mountain Front Range during the approach into Denver.
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Ottawa Valley
Aerial views of the Canadian capital region and the winding Ottawa River early in the flight.
Georgian Bay
The stunning turquoise waters and rugged islands of Lake Huron's eastern bay.
The Door Peninsula
The distinct finger of land in Wisconsin that separates Green Bay from Lake Michigan.
Nebraska Sandhills
The unique, undulating grass-stabilized sand dunes of north-central Nebraska.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Breathtaking views of Longs Peak and the snow-capped Continental Divide as the plane descends into Denver.
This is the preferred side for mountain lovers. As you approach Denver from the northeast, the mountains will rise dramatically out of the flat plains on this side. Use a polarizing filter if taking photos to cut through the high-altitude haze over the Great Lakes. Morning flights are best for lighting on this side to avoid the harsh glare of the afternoon sun.
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Montreal Skyline
Immediate views of Downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River shortly after takeoff from YUL.
Lake Ontario Shoreline
A long view of the northern shores of Lake Ontario as the flight heads west toward the US border.
Chicago & Lake Michigan
Depending on the specific airway, the southern tip of Lake Michigan and the distant Chicago skyline can often be spotted.
Midwestern Grids
The fascinating geometric patterns of center-pivot irrigation circles across the plains of Nebraska.
Pikes Peak
On the final approach, look south to see the towering 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak in the distance.
Sit behind the wing for unobstructed photos of the Montreal departure. On evening flights, this side experiences the 'magic hour' glow over the Nebraska plains. If the flight path takes a southerly route, you will have a better chance of seeing the lights of Omaha and Des Moines.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 2,587 km (1,607 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 27 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: DEN (39.861698150635, -104.672996521)
Route Type: International
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