Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Turkey, the Black Sea coast, Eastern Europe, and the Atlantic approach to Canada, the left side also tends to face south toward more populated and geographically interesting terrain depending on exact routing, though at cruise altitude both sides are broadly similar over open ocean.
Flight Path
Routing typically goes northwest over the Persian Gulf, across Iran and Turkey with the Anatolian plateau visible, over the Black Sea, then across Romania and Central Europe, over the North Sea or British Isles, then the North Atlantic with Greenland's ice sheet visible from the left side at high latitudes, Labrador and Quebec boreal forest on descent into Montreal
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Montreal. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Turkey, the Black Sea coast, Eastern Europe, and the Atlantic approach to Canada, the left side also tends to face south toward more populated and geographically interesting terrain depending on exact routing, though at cruise altitude both sides are broadly similar over open ocean.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubai International in Dubai?
During takeoff from Dubai International (DXB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side gets the Dubai Creek, Deira district, and the older urban fabric of Dubai before the desert opens up. The right side faces mostly industrial port areas and open desert. Notable sights include: Dubai Creek and Deira district, Downtown Dubai skyline including Burj Khalifa visible to the south, Palm Jumeirah visible in the distance to the southwest, the geometric grid of Dubai's road network over the desert.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. St-Hubert Airport's primary runway 24L approach brings aircraft in from the northeast over the St. Lawrence River and Montreal Island. The left side faces south toward the river and the South Shore suburbs, giving a clear view of the St. Lawrence and the broader Montreal metropolitan area. Runway 06 arrivals from the west would favor the right side, but the dominant ILS approach is runway 24. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River broad channel south of Montreal Island, Montreal city skyline including Mount Royal visible to the northwest, Longueuil and South Shore suburban grid directly below, Jacques Cartier Bridge spanning the river.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Montreal?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to St Hubert (YHU) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours nonstop, though this route typically involves a connection as no carrier operates it nonstop.
What does the Dubai to Montreal flight path pass over?
Routing typically goes northwest over the Persian Gulf, across Iran and Turkey with the Anatolian plateau visible, over the Black Sea, then across Romania and Central Europe, over the North Sea or British Isles, then the North Atlantic with Greenland's ice sheet visible from the left side at high latitudes, Labrador and Quebec boreal forest on descent into Montreal