Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Turkey, the Black Sea, Eastern Europe, and the North Atlantic, neither side offers dramatically superior views as the route passes over open water and relatively flat terrain at night or high altitude. The left side's advantage at departure over Doha's skyline and at arrival over Montreal's island geography makes it the clear overall choice.
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Flight Path
Doha to Montreal is 6,466 miles (10,407 km), a flight of about 14 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest over Saudi Arabia and Iraq, then over Turkey and the Black Sea, across Romania and Central Europe, over the UK or Ireland, then the North Atlantic. Notable features include the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Alps visible distantly if routing over Central Europe, the British Isles coastline, and the vast open North Atlantic before landfall over Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence approaching Montreal.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DOH
LEFTDeparting Doha, aircraft typically use runway 16/34 or 15/33. On a northwestward departure toward Europe, the left side gives you views over Doha city center, the West Bay skyscraper district, and the inner waters of the Persian Gulf. The right side faces the industrial port and open desert with little of interest.
Landing at YUL
LEFTMontreal's Dorval airport typically uses runways oriented roughly east-west (06/24 and 10/28). On approach from the east or northeast, the left side gives views over the St. Lawrence River, the island of Montreal, and the city's downtown core including Mount Royal. The right side faces suburban sprawl south of the river toward the South Shore.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Montreal. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Turkey, the Black Sea, Eastern Europe, and the North Atlantic, neither side offers dramatically superior views as the route passes over open water and relatively flat terrain at night or high altitude. The left side's advantage at departure over Doha's skyline and at arrival over Montreal's island geography makes it the clear overall choice.
What can I see during takeoff from Hamad International Airport in Doha?
During takeoff from Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Doha, aircraft typically use runway 16/34 or 15/33. On a northwestward departure toward Europe, the left side gives you views over Doha city center, the West Bay skyscraper district, and the inner waters of the Persian Gulf. The right side faces the industrial port and open desert with little of interest. Notable sights include: West Bay skyline and Corniche waterfront, Pearl-Qatar artificial island, inner Persian Gulf waters, Doha city grid.
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. Montreal's Dorval airport typically uses runways oriented roughly east-west (06/24 and 10/28). On approach from the east or northeast, the left side gives views over the St. Lawrence River, the island of Montreal, and the city's downtown core including Mount Royal. The right side faces suburban sprawl south of the river toward the South Shore. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Island of Montreal, Mount Royal hill, downtown Montreal skyline.
How long is the flight from Doha to Montreal?
The flight from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 14 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,466 miles (10,407 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Doha to Montreal flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Saudi Arabia and Iraq, then over Turkey and the Black Sea, across Romania and Central Europe, over the UK or Ireland, then the North Atlantic. Notable features include the Anatolian plateau of Turkey, the Alps visible distantly if routing over Central Europe, the British Isles coastline, and the vast open North Atlantic before landfall over Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence approaching Montreal.