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 delivers the Paris departure view which is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left side also tracks closer to the Gulf of St. Lawrence coastline and Newfoundland's rugged terrain during the North Atlantic crossing descent. The Paris departure alone tips the balance.
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 typically departs westbound on runways 26L/26R, meaning a left-side seat faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as the aircraft climbs and turns northwest. Right side faces north toward flat Picardy farmland. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars district, La Défense business district towers, Bois de Boulogne.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. YUL typically lands eastbound on runways 06L/06R, so the right side faces south toward the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's south shore. You get a clear view of the broad St. Lawrence, the islands including Île-des-Soeurs, and the Montreal skyline as you descend over the south approach. Left side faces north toward flat suburban Laval. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River broad channel, Montreal downtown skyline and Mont Royal, Île-des-Soeurs (Nun's Island), South Shore suburbs of Longueuil.
How long is the flight from Paris to Montreal?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.
What does the Paris to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the English Channel briefly, then crosses southern England or Ireland depending on routing, before the long North Atlantic crossing. Greenland's southern ice cap and fjord coastline may be visible if routing goes far north. Newfoundland's rocky coastline and boreal forest appear on descent, followed by the St. Lawrence estuary widening toward Quebec City before the final approach into Montreal.