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YUL → LGA
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to La Guardia Airport (New York)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is the clear winner, offering a spectacular view of downtown Montreal on departure and the iconic Manhattan skyline, including Central Park and the Empire State Building, during the descent into LaGuardia.
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Downtown Montreal
Immediate views of Mount Royal, the Olympic Stadium, and the skyscraper core of the city.
Lake Champlain
Flying directly parallel to the New York shoreline of this massive glacial lake.
Hudson River Valley
The winding Hudson River serves as a navigational guide, with views of West Point and the Catskills.
Manhattan Skyline
The 'grand prize' view; if landing south, you will see Central Park and the entire Midtown forest of towers.
USTA Billie Jean King Center
View of the US Open tennis stadiums just seconds before touchdown at LGA.
This is the 'money' side for the LGA approach. Book a window seat on the right for evening flights; the sunset over the Hudson River and the city lights of Manhattan are world-class. If the flight approaches from the north, you'll pass directly over the Tappan Zee Bridge.
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St. Lawrence River
Aerial view of the southern shore and the vast seaway as you climb out of Montreal.
Adirondack Mountains
The eastern edges of the Adirondack Park, featuring dense forests and rugged terrain.
Lake George
A clear view of the long, narrow 'Queen of American Lakes' surrounded by peaks.
The Bronx and Queens
Urban density of the outer boroughs and the RFK Bridge during final maneuvers.
The left side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Green Mountains of Vermont in the distance. To avoid wing obstruction of the ground, choose a seat either in front of row 10 or behind row 25.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 522 km (324 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: LGA (40.77719879, -73.87259674)
Route Type: International
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