While the left side offers the better Manhattan departure view, the right side wins overall. It captures the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains during the climb-out turn, the Connecticut River valley and Vermont's Green Mountains in the cruise phase, and the dramatic St. Lawrence River and Montreal island approach on landing.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northeast over the Hudson Valley, the Catskill Mountains visible to the west, then crosses the Connecticut River valley and the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. Over Vermont, the Green Mountains run parallel to the flight path. The Lake Champlain valley appears before crossing into Quebec, where the flat St. Lawrence lowlands lead into the Montreal approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Newark to Montreal. While the left side offers the better Manhattan departure view, the right side wins overall. It captures the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains during the climb-out turn, the Connecticut River valley and Vermont's Green Mountains in the cruise phase, and the dramatic St. Lawrence River and Montreal island approach on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Newark Liberty International in Newark?
During takeoff from Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary departure runways 22L/22R send aircraft on a southwest heading before turning northeast, briefly putting Manhattan's skyline and Upper New York Bay on the left side. As the aircraft banks north, the Hudson River and the full Manhattan grid come into clear view on the left. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, Hudson River, Newark Bay.
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. YUL's primary landing runway 24L/24R brings aircraft in from the east over the St. Lawrence River lowlands. On right-side seats, passengers get a clear view of the St. Lawrence River, the island of Montreal, and Mount Royal as the aircraft descends from the south and east. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, Island of Montreal, Rivière des Prairies.
How long is the flight from Newark to Montreal?
The flight from Newark Liberty International (EWR) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Newark to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Hudson Valley, the Catskill Mountains visible to the west, then crosses the Connecticut River valley and the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. Over Vermont, the Green Mountains run parallel to the flight path. The Lake Champlain valley appears before crossing into Quebec, where the flat St. Lawrence lowlands lead into the Montreal approach.