Dallas-Fort Worth to Montreal is 1,511 miles (2,432 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Neither side offers dramatic terrain since this route crosses the flat Great Plains and Midwest, but the left side edges ahead thanks to the Dallas skyline and lakes at departure, plus glimpses of the Mississippi River and Great Lakes region during cruise.
Flight Path
Mississippi River near Memphis, rolling hills of Kentucky/Tennessee border, Ohio River valley, and the southern edge of the Great Lakes region before descending into the St. Lawrence Valley
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Takeoff from DFW
LEFTDeparting DFW to the northeast, the left side gives glimpses of the Dallas skyline and the lakes (Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Texoma area) before the route heads over the flat plains of Oklahoma and Arkansas. It's not dramatic, but there's more visual interest than the right side's featureless farmland.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTOn approach into Montreal-Dorval from the southwest, the right side offers views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline including Mont Royal, plus the confluence of the river with Lake Saint-Louis. This is a more distinctive landmark cluster than the left side's approach over farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Montreal. Neither side offers dramatic terrain since this route crosses the flat Great Plains and Midwest, but the left side edges ahead thanks to the Dallas skyline and lakes at departure, plus glimpses of the Mississippi River and Great Lakes region during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
During takeoff from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing DFW to the northeast, the left side gives glimpses of the Dallas skyline and the lakes (Lake Ray Hubbard, Lake Texoma area) before the route heads over the flat plains of Oklahoma and Arkansas. It's not dramatic, but there's more visual interest than the right side's featureless farmland. Notable sights include: Dallas downtown skyline, Lake Ray Hubbard, Red River, rolling plains of southern Oklahoma.
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. On approach into Montreal-Dorval from the southwest, the right side offers views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline including Mont Royal, plus the confluence of the river with Lake Saint-Louis. This is a more distinctive landmark cluster than the left side's approach over farmland. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline, Mont Royal, Lake Saint-Louis.
How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Montreal?
The flight from Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,511 miles (2,432 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dallas-Fort Worth to Montreal flight path pass over?
Mississippi River near Memphis, rolling hills of Kentucky/Tennessee border, Ohio River valley, and the southern edge of the Great Lakes region before descending into the St. Lawrence Valley