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YVR → YUL
Which side of the plane to sit from Vancouver International Airport (Vancouver) to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (Montreal)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the rugged North Shore mountains upon takeoff and avoids direct sunlight glare on eastbound daytime flights.
North Shore Mountains
Dramatic views of The Lions and the rugged peaks bordering Vancouver shortly after takeoff.
Mount Robson
The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is often visible to the north of the flight path.
Saskatchewan Plains
A vast, colorful geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching to the horizon.
Lake of the Woods
An intricate maze of thousands of forested islands and deep blue water in Northern Ontario.
Laurentian Mountains
Ancient, rolling mountain ranges in Quebec characterized by dense forests and hidden lakes.
Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best perspective of the transition from the high Rockies to the flat Prairies. In autumn, the Laurentian section offers spectacular fall foliage colors just before descent.
Fraser River Delta
The silt-filled waters of the Fraser River meeting the Strait of Georgia near Richmond.
Southern Rockies
Glaciated peaks and alpine valleys near the Alberta-BC border and Banff National Park.
Lake Superior
The massive northern shoreline and blue expanse of the largest of the Great Lakes.
Ottawa Valley
The winding Ottawa River and distant views of the Canadian capital on clear days.
Montreal Skyline
Excellent views of Mount Royal and the downtown core depending on the landing runway.
The right side is ideal for catching glimpses of the Great Lakes during the mid-flight cruise. On the approach to YUL, if the aircraft lands towards the east (Runway 06L/R), you will have a front-row seat to the Montreal skyscrapers and the St. Lawrence River bridges.
Distance: 3,682 km (2,288 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 20 min
Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)
Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)
Route Type: Domestic
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