While takeoff favors left for the Alps, the landing approach offers more sustained visual interest with the St. Lawrence River and Monteregian Hills. Right seats capture the most distinctive features of the approach corridor and final descent.
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Flight Path
Geneva to Montreal is 3,654 miles (5,881 km), a flight of about 8 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Over Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, passengers see the Labrador Peninsula, Hudson Bay (weather permitting), and the Canadian Shield's lakes and boreal forest. The approach to Montreal crosses the St. Lawrence River valley and the transition from the Canadian Shield to the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from GVA
LEFTGVA typically departs westbound (Runway 22 or 23). Left seats face north toward the Alps immediately after rotation, offering dramatic close-range views of Mont Blanc and the high peaks. Right seats see the Jura Mountains, which are lower and less visually striking.
Landing at YHU
RIGHTApproach to St-Hubert (YHU) typically comes from the east on Runway 24. Right seats face south and southwest during descent, offering views of the St. Lawrence River and the Monteregian Hills. Left seats see the northern suburbs and less distinctive terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Geneva Cointrin (GVA) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Geneva to Montreal. While takeoff favors left for the Alps, the landing approach offers more sustained visual interest with the St. Lawrence River and Monteregian Hills. Right seats capture the most distinctive features of the approach corridor and final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Geneva Cointrin in Geneva?
During takeoff from Geneva Cointrin (GVA), sit on the Left side for the best views. GVA typically departs westbound (Runway 22 or 23). Left seats face north toward the Alps immediately after rotation, offering dramatic close-range views of Mont Blanc and the high peaks. Right seats see the Jura Mountains, which are lower and less visually striking. Notable sights include: Mont Blanc (4,808m, directly north), Chaîne du Mont-Blanc range, Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) to the northwest, Jura Mountains (southeast).
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. Approach to St-Hubert (YHU) typically comes from the east on Runway 24. Right seats face south and southwest during descent, offering views of the St. Lawrence River and the Monteregian Hills. Left seats see the northern suburbs and less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (fleuve Saint-Laurent), Monteregian Hills (Mont-Saint-Bruno, Mont-Saint-Hilaire visible as isolated peaks), Montreal urban sprawl, Île Perrot.
How long is the flight from Geneva to Montreal?
The flight from Geneva Cointrin (GVA) to St Hubert (YHU) takes about 8 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,654 miles (5,881 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Geneva to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Over Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, passengers see the Labrador Peninsula, Hudson Bay (weather permitting), and the Canadian Shield's lakes and boreal forest. The approach to Montreal crosses the St. Lawrence River valley and the transition from the Canadian Shield to the St. Lawrence Lowlands.