YUL → LYS

St. Lawrence Estuary

Aerial views of the widening St. Lawrence River and the rugged coastline of the Gaspé Peninsula shortly after takeoff.

Labrador & Iceberg Alley

Opportunities to spot icebergs drifting along the coast of Labrador if the flight path tracks northward.

Southern Greenland

On many North Atlantic tracks, the jagged peaks and massive glaciers of southern Greenland are visible in daylight.

Aurora Borealis

On night flights, the left side provides a front-row seat to the Northern Lights over the North Atlantic.

Brittany Coast

The dramatic cliffs and islands of the French coast as the plane enters European airspace.

Jura Mountains

During the descent into Lyon, the rolling green ridges of the Jura range provide a beautiful backdrop.

Newfoundland Highlands

Views of the dense forests and rocky barrens of Newfoundland as you leave North American soil.

Atlantic Sunrise

Dramatic views of the sun rising over the horizon as you approach Europe on overnight flights.

Normandy & Loire Valley

The patchwork fields of central France and the winding path of the Loire River as you head southeast.

Paris Vicinity

Depending on air traffic control, you may catch a distant view of the Eiffel Tower or the outskirts of Paris.

Distant French Alps

As the plane approaches Lyon, the snow-capped peaks of the Alps, including Mont Blanc, appear on the horizon.