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YUL → DOH
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Hamad International Airport (Doha)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers spectacular views of the Greenland ice sheets and fjords (depending on the day's flight path), the rugged peaks of the Caucasus, and a superior perspective of the Pearl-Qatar and West Bay skyline during the final descent into Doha.
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Greenland Ice Sheet
On clear northern tracks, witness the massive, jagged glaciers and ice-filled fjords of southern Greenland.
Quebec Wilderness
Aerial views of the dense boreal forests and thousands of mirror-like lakes in Northern Quebec shortly after takeoff.
The Caucasus Mountains
Dramatic, snow-capped peaks spanning between the Black and Caspian Seas as you cross into Western Asia.
Caspian Sea Coast
The deep blue expanse of the world's largest inland body of water bordering Northern Iran.
Doha Skyline
Unmatched views of The Pearl, Katara Cultural Village, and the futuristic West Bay skyscrapers during the landing approach.
For the best chance to see Greenland, choose a summer flight when the sun barely sets in the north. Ensure you are awake approximately 4-5 hours into the flight. On arrival, the left side typically faces the iconic Doha skyline if the plane lands from the north on Runway 16L/R.
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Maritime Canada
The rocky, wave-battered coastlines of Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Southern UK
Glimpses of the patchwork green fields of England and the busy shipping lanes of the English Channel.
Istanbul & The Bosphorus
On many flight paths, you can spot the bridge connecting Europe and Asia over the Bosphorus Strait.
Mesopotamian Plains
The fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, featuring ancient irrigation patterns and desert landscapes.
Persian Gulf Rigs
As you descend, watch for the numerous offshore oil platforms and tankers dotting the turquoise waters of the Gulf.
The right side is ideal for catching the sunrise over the Middle East during the final third of the journey. If the plane approaches DOH from the south, the right side will offer views of the Al Janoub Stadium and the vast desert dunes of southern Qatar.
Book Hotels in DohaDistance: 10,406 km (6,466 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 hrs 15 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Route Type: International
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