Left side wins both the departure over Dubai's iconic coastline and the arrival over Montreal's St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal. During the flight itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea, and Central Europe as the route arcs northwest, offering more geographic interest throughout.
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Flight Path
Dubai to Montreal is 6,599 miles (10,621 km), a flight of about 14 hours 30 minutes.
The route typically tracks northwest from Dubai over the Persian Gulf, crossing Iran and the Caspian Sea, then over the Caucasus Mountains (Elbrus visible on clear days), across the Black Sea, over Ukraine and Poland, then across the North Sea or northern Germany, over the UK or Iceland depending on routing, then the North Atlantic, and finally over Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence before descending into Montreal. The Greenland ice sheet or Labrador coast may be visible on polar-adjacent routings.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DXB
LEFTDubai International's primary departure runway 30L/30R sends aircraft northwest over the city. The left side captures the Dubai skyline including Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah artificial island, and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf. The right side faces inland toward the desert.
Landing at YUL
LEFTMontreal-Trudeau typically uses runway 24L/24R for westerly arrivals, with the approach coming in from the east over the St. Lawrence River and the island of Montreal. The left side gives a clear view of the St. Lawrence River, Old Montreal, and the city grid as the aircraft descends. The right side faces south toward the South Shore suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubai International (DXB) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubai to Montreal. Left side wins both the departure over Dubai's iconic coastline and the arrival over Montreal's St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal. During the flight itself, the left side also tracks closer to the Caucasus Mountains, the Black Sea, and Central Europe as the route arcs northwest, offering more geographic interest throughout.
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 captures the Dubai skyline including Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa, the Palm Jumeirah artificial island, and the coastline of the Arabian Gulf. The right side faces inland toward the desert. Notable sights include: Burj Khalifa and Downtown Dubai cluster, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina towers along the coast, Arabian Gulf coastline.
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-Trudeau typically uses runway 24L/24R for westerly arrivals, with the approach coming in from the east over the St. Lawrence River and the island of Montreal. The left side gives a clear view of the St. Lawrence River, Old Montreal, and the city grid as the aircraft descends. The right side faces south toward the South Shore suburbs. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal and its park, Old Montreal waterfront, the island of Montreal city grid.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Montreal?
The flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 14 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,599 miles (10,621 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubai to Montreal flight path pass over?
The route typically tracks northwest from Dubai over the Persian Gulf, crossing Iran and the Caspian Sea, then over the Caucasus Mountains (Elbrus visible on clear days), across the Black Sea, over Ukraine and Poland, then across the North Sea or northern Germany, over the UK or Iceland depending on routing, then the North Atlantic, and finally over Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence before descending into Montreal. The Greenland ice sheet or Labrador coast may be visible on polar-adjacent routings.