The left side wins both phases: Istanbul's cityscape and Bosphorus on departure, followed by the St. Lawrence River and Montreal skyline on arrival, giving passengers the route's two strongest scenic moments.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Montreal is 4,776 miles (7,686 km), a flight of about 10 hours 45 minutes.
Route crosses the Balkans, the British Isles or Irish coast, the North Atlantic, and typically the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet before reaching the Labrador coast and eastern Canada.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
LEFTDeparting IST toward the northwest, left-side passengers get a good look back at Istanbul's skyline, the Bosphorus strait, and the Sea of Marmara coastline before the aircraft climbs over the Thrace plain. The right side mostly shows flatter Anatolian countryside with less visual interest.
Landing at YUL
LEFTOn approach to YUL's runway 24, aircraft typically fly over the St. Lawrence River before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers views of the river, the Montreal skyline, and Mount Royal rising above downtown. The right side mainly shows suburban sprawl and the flatter farmland north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Montreal. The left side wins both phases: Istanbul's cityscape and Bosphorus on departure, followed by the St. Lawrence River and Montreal skyline on arrival, giving passengers the route's two strongest scenic moments.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing IST toward the northwest, left-side passengers get a good look back at Istanbul's skyline, the Bosphorus strait, and the Sea of Marmara coastline before the aircraft climbs over the Thrace plain. The right side mostly shows flatter Anatolian countryside with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul city skyline, Sea of Marmara, Thrace 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. On approach to YUL's runway 24, aircraft typically fly over the St. Lawrence River before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers views of the river, the Montreal skyline, and Mount Royal rising above downtown. The right side mainly shows suburban sprawl and the flatter farmland north of the airport. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Mount Royal, South Shore suburbs.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Montreal?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 10 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,776 miles (7,686 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Montreal flight path pass over?
Route crosses the Balkans, the British Isles or Irish coast, the North Atlantic, and typically the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet before reaching the Labrador coast and eastern Canada.