The left side captures the only two scenic highlights of the trip — a glimpse of Paris on departure and the St. Lawrence/Montreal skyline on arrival — while the right side is dominated by flat countryside and open ocean for most of the flight.
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Flight Path
Paris to Montreal is 3,433 miles (5,524 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Ireland and near the Newfoundland coast before crossing the Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTCDG departures to the west typically bank right onto a northerly track toward the Channel, which swings the left side of the aircraft over central Paris briefly before leveling for the Atlantic crossing. The right side mostly just sees the flat Île-de-France countryside.
Landing at YUL
LEFTArrivals into YUL on runway 24 descend from the northeast and typically pass south of the airport toward downtown Montreal before turning onto final, putting the St. Lawrence River and the Mount Royal/downtown skyline on the left side. The right side shows mostly Laurentian farmland and forest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Montreal. The left side captures the only two scenic highlights of the trip — a glimpse of Paris on departure and the St. Lawrence/Montreal skyline on arrival — while the right side is dominated by flat countryside and open ocean for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG departures to the west typically bank right onto a northerly track toward the Channel, which swings the left side of the aircraft over central Paris briefly before leveling for the Atlantic crossing. The right side mostly just sees the flat Île-de-France countryside. Notable sights include: Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower area), Seine river bends, Charles de Gaulle airport grounds receding below.
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. Arrivals into YUL on runway 24 descend from the northeast and typically pass south of the airport toward downtown Montreal before turning onto final, putting the St. Lawrence River and the Mount Royal/downtown skyline on the left side. The right side shows mostly Laurentian farmland and forest. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Mount Royal, Lac Saint-Louis.
How long is the flight from Paris to Montreal?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,433 miles (5,524 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Montreal flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, with the flight path passing south of Ireland and near the Newfoundland coast before crossing the Gulf of St. Lawrence