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YUL → IAH
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (Houston)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes shorelines during the initial cruise phase and provides a clearer perspective of the meandering Mississippi River loops later in the flight.
St. Lawrence River
A broad view of the waterway separating Canada and the United States during the initial climb.
Great Lakes Edge
Glimpses of the eastern edges of Lake Ontario and Lake Erie as the plane heads southwest.
Mississippi River
Spectacular views of the massive, winding oxbow lakes and river bends near the Arkansas and Mississippi borders.
East Texas Piney Woods
The dense evergreen forests that define the landscape as you enter Texas airspace.
Houston Sprawl
The vast suburban expansion and industrial complexes of the Gulf Coast region during the descent into IAH.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to keep the sun behind the aircraft, ensuring better lighting for photos of the Mississippi River. During the descent into Houston, this side often offers a better view of the Sam Houston National Forest.
Montreal Skyline
Aerial views of Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and the downtown core immediately after departure.
Adirondack High Peaks
The rugged, forested mountains of upstate New York provide a dramatic landscape shortly after crossing the border.
Appalachian Ridges
The distinctive linear mountain folds of Pennsylvania and West Virginia visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Nashville Basin
The rolling green hills surrounding the Cumberland River and the Tennessee state capital area.
On morning flights, the left side will be hit by direct sunlight, which can be harsh for photography; however, it is the best side for seeing the sunrise. This side is preferred if the flight path tracks closer to the East Coast during weather diversions.
Distance: 2,549 km (1,584 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 24 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: IAH (29.98439979553223, -95.34140014648438)
Route Type: International
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