About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eldorado International (BOG) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bogota to Montreal. While takeoff offers dramatic Andean views on the right, the landing approach into Montreal on the left provides more consistent and iconic geography—the St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal are unmissable landmarks that define the destination. Left-side passengers get the better final impression of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Eldorado International in Bogota?
During takeoff from Eldorado International (BOG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Eastern Cordillera of the Colombian Andes as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Eldorado. The mountains rise dramatically to starboard, with the Bogotá savanna visible below and the cordillera's ridgelines extending toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Eastern Cordillera (Cordillera Oriental), Bogotá savanna floor, Monserrate peak (visible as a distinctive summit southeast of the airport), northbound valley systems.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide the best views during the descent into Montreal. As the aircraft approaches from the south on typical landing runways (24L/24R), the left side faces west toward the St. Lawrence River, downtown Montreal, and Mount Royal—the city's defining geographic landmark. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent), Mount Royal (Mont-Royal), downtown Montreal skyline, Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame.
How long is the flight from Bogota to Montreal?
The flight from Eldorado International (BOG) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Bogota to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Caribbean coast of Colombia (visible around 1.5 hours out), then proceeds over the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico. Around the 2.5-hour mark, the Yucatan Peninsula becomes visible. The flight then crosses the Gulf of Mexico and enters North American airspace, with the Louisiana/Mississippi coast appearing around 3.5 hours. The Mississippi River delta is briefly visible before the aircraft turns northeast toward the Great Lakes region. Lake Michigan and Lake Ontario become visible during the final descent approach into Montreal.