Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Boston Harbor and the city skyline; during cruise the left side faces generally south toward the Connecticut River valley and Vermont's Green Mountains in the distance; on descent into Mirabel the left side gives you the Laurentian foothills and the agricultural lowlands of the Montreal plain.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest over central Massachusetts, crossing the Connecticut River valley near Springfield, then into Vermont's southern Green Mountains — a broad forested upland visible as dark rolling terrain. The flight then crosses into Quebec's Eastern Townships, a mix of farmland and low hills, before descending over the flat St. Lawrence lowlands toward Mirabel.
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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Montreal. Left side wins both ends of the flight. At takeoff you get Boston Harbor and the city skyline; during cruise the left side faces generally south toward the Connecticut River valley and Vermont's Green Mountains in the distance; on descent into Mirabel the left side gives you the Laurentian foothills and the agricultural lowlands of the Montreal plain.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's primary departure runway for northwest-bound flights is typically 22L/22R or 33L, meaning a left-bank turn toward the northwest puts Boston Harbor, the downtown skyline, and the Charles River basin on the left side during climb-out. You get a clear look back at the city grid and the harbor islands before heading inland. Notable sights include: Boston Harbor and Harbor Islands, downtown Boston skyline, Charles River and Cambridge, Mystic River estuary.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Mirabel in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Mirabel (YMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Mirabel sits northwest of Montreal, and approaches typically come in from the southeast or east. On a standard ILS approach to runway 24, the aircraft tracks from the northeast, putting the Laurentian foothills and the broad flat agricultural plain of the Ottawa River lowlands on the left side. You also get a better angle on the low rolling terrain of the Laurentians to the north. Notable sights include: Laurentian foothills to the north, Ottawa River valley lowlands, agricultural patchwork of the Montreal plain, Rivière des Mille Îles.
How long is the flight from Boston to Montreal?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.
What does the Boston to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over central Massachusetts, crossing the Connecticut River valley near Springfield, then into Vermont's southern Green Mountains — a broad forested upland visible as dark rolling terrain. The flight then crosses into Quebec's Eastern Townships, a mix of farmland and low hills, before descending over the flat St. Lawrence lowlands toward Mirabel.