About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Montreal. The right side wins overall because the Amsterdam departure offers genuinely spectacular views of one of Europe's most distinctive urban landscapes — the canal ring and IJ harbor — which is a rarer and more memorable sight than the Montreal approach. The landing views on the left are good but relatively brief and the terrain is flat. Right side also picks up southern Greenland ice sheet and Labrador coastline views during the transatlantic cruise portion.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol's primary departure runway 36C/36L sends aircraft northward over the Dutch polder landscape. The right side gives you Amsterdam city center, the IJ waterway, and the distinctive grid of canals as you climb out. The left side faces west toward open farmland and greenhouse complexes with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring and city center, IJ river and Amsterdam harbor, Markermeer lake to the northeast, Almere and IJmeer polder grid.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. St-Hubert airport sits southeast of Montreal, and aircraft typically approach from the east or southeast on runway 24L. The left side gives you the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal island, and Mount Royal as you descend. The right side faces south toward flat farmland in the Montérégie region. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River and Montreal Island, Mount Royal hill in central Montreal, Longueuil and South Shore suburbs, Jacques Cartier Bridge.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Montreal?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to St Hubert (YHU) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.
What does the Amsterdam to Montreal flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over the North Sea, then across southern Scotland or northern England, then over the North Atlantic. Passengers may see the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet and fjord coastline, then the Labrador Sea, the rugged Quebec-Labrador coastline with boreal forest and river systems, and finally the St. Lawrence lowlands on descent into Montreal.