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YUL → YVP
Which side of the plane to sit from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal) to Kuujjuaq Airport (Quujjuaq)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of Quebec's most iconic geological features, including the massive Lac Saint-Jean and the world-renowned Manicouagan impact crater, known as the Eye of Quebec.
Montreal Skyline
Upon departure, enjoy a sweeping view of Mount Royal and the downtown core before the plane turns north over the St. Lawrence Valley.
Lac Saint-Jean
A vast, circular inland sea surrounded by agricultural plains that contrast sharply with the surrounding dense forest.
Manicouagan Crater
The 'Eye of Quebec' is a magnificent 70km wide ring-shaped reservoir created by an asteroid impact 214 million years ago.
Caniapiscau Reservoir
A gargantuan man-made lake part of the James Bay Project, showcasing the scale of Quebec's hydroelectric engineering.
Koksoak River
Watch the river widen significantly as it meanders toward Kuujjuaq, signaling the final descent into the Inuit territory of Nunavik.
The Manicouagan Crater is best viewed from a high altitude; keep your camera ready about 60-70 minutes into the flight. For early morning flights, the sun will rise on this side, creating a golden glow over the frozen tundra during the winter months.
Laurentian Mountains
Rising shortly after takeoff from Montreal, these ancient peaks offer a rugged landscape of dense forests and thousands of small glacial lakes.
Gouin Reservoir
A massive, labyrinthine body of water with hundreds of islands and an incredibly jagged shoreline visible during the mid-flight segment.
Lake Mistassini
View Quebec's largest natural lake, a long and narrow body of water that marks a significant transition into the subarctic wilderness.
Otish Mountains
Observe these isolated, rounded peaks that stand out prominently against the surrounding flat boreal plateau.
Patterned Fens
Look for the intricate, rib-like patterns of wetlands and peatlands that characterize the approach to the Ungava region.
Sit on the left for softer lighting during afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. In the winter, this side provides excellent views of the long shadows cast by the Otish Mountains during the low-angle arctic sunset.
Distance: 1,450 km (901 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 56 min
Departure: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Arrival: YVP (58.09609985351562, -68.42690277099611)
Route Type: Domestic
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