While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach—which offers more dramatic and extended views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban geography—tips the overall advantage to the right side. The landing descent provides longer viewing time over more visually distinctive terrain.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Montreal is 3,007 miles (4,840 km), a flight of about 6 hours 45 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no significant visible landmarks for roughly 4-5 hours. Notable features along the route include: the Irish coastline (if visible during initial climb over the North Atlantic), Newfoundland and Labrador coastline on approach to North America (eastern seaboard with rocky, indented coastlines), the Gulf of St. Lawrence (wide water body with visible current patterns), and the transition into the St. Lawrence River valley as the aircraft descends toward Montreal. The midpoint crossing is entirely over open ocean with no landmarks visible.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Firth of Forth and the Scottish coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of Edinburgh. You'll see the distinctive water body and coastal geography that defines the region's departure corridor.
Landing at YHU
RIGHTRight side provides views of the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal urban landscape during descent into St-Hubert Airport. The river's distinctive curves and the city's sprawl across the landscape are best seen from the right side on the standard approach corridor.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Montreal. While takeoff favors the left, the landing approach—which offers more dramatic and extended views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban geography—tips the overall advantage to the right side. The landing descent provides longer viewing time over more visually distinctive terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Firth of Forth and the Scottish coastline as the aircraft climbs northwestward out of Edinburgh. You'll see the distinctive water body and coastal geography that defines the region's departure corridor. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Pentland Hills (south of Edinburgh), Scottish Central Belt urban sprawl, North Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal urban landscape during descent into St-Hubert Airport. The river's distinctive curves and the city's sprawl across the landscape are best seen from the right side on the standard approach corridor. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal city center and urban sprawl, Laurentian Mountains (distant north), Île de Montréal.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Montreal?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to St Hubert (YHU) takes about 6 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,007 miles (4,840 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no significant visible landmarks for roughly 4-5 hours. Notable features along the route include: the Irish coastline (if visible during initial climb over the North Atlantic), Newfoundland and Labrador coastline on approach to North America (eastern seaboard with rocky, indented coastlines), the Gulf of St. Lawrence (wide water body with visible current patterns), and the transition into the St. Lawrence River valley as the aircraft descends toward Montreal. The midpoint crossing is entirely over open ocean with no landmarks visible.