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YUL → MUC
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Munich Airport (Munich)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side typically offers superior views of the dramatic Greenland ice sheet and rugged Labrador coast, plus potential Aurora Borealis displays during the overnight crossing.
St. Lawrence River
Aerial perspectives of the widening river and the Charlevoix region shortly after departure from Montreal.
Labrador Plateau
A vast expanse of subarctic wilderness, frozen lakes, and crystalline rivers in Northern Quebec.
Greenland Ice Sheet
Jagged fjords and massive glaciers are often visible if the flight path tracks northward over the North Atlantic.
Aurora Borealis
On winter overnight flights, this side provides the best viewing window for the Northern Lights away from the sun.
Benelux Coastline
The intricate dikes and coastal architecture of the Netherlands and Belgium as you enter continental Europe.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion. For the best chance of seeing Greenland, check the real-time flight path on your seatback screen as tracks vary daily based on wind. If traveling between October and March, keep your window shade open at night to spot the Aurora.
Atlantic Coastline
Views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the distant, rocky shores of Newfoundland.
Mid-Atlantic Sunrise
Experience the sun rising directly over the horizon during the mid-flight crossing, typically 4-5 hours into the journey.
Southern England
Occasional views of the Thames estuary and the dense urban sprawl of Greater London depending on air traffic control routing.
Upper Rhine Valley
The scenic river landscape and historic castles as the flight crosses from France into Southern Germany.
Bavarian Alps
Stunning panoramic views of the Alpine range to the south during the final descent into Munich Airport.
This side is ideal for sunrise enthusiasts. During the final 20 minutes of the flight into MUC, keep your camera ready for the Alps on the southern horizon. Most Munich approaches from the west offer a great view of the Bavarian countryside and the city outskirts from this side.
Distance: 6,151 km (3,822 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 14 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: MUC (48.353802, 11.7861)
Route Type: International
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