While the left offers good departure views over the Thames estuary, the right side provides superior scenery during the longer descent phase into Montreal, where the St Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, and Montreal's urban landscape create more dramatic and visually distinctive features.
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Flight Path
London to Montreal is 3,245 miles (5,222 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and open ocean. Approximately midway, you'll pass over Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline—the rugged, rocky eastern edge of Canada with visible fjords and irregular coastlines. The landscape transitions from ocean to the Canadian Shield's boreal forest, with countless lakes visible across Quebec and Ontario. The Great Lakes region (particularly Lake Ontario) may be visible depending on exact routing, followed by the St Lawrence River valley leading to Montreal.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LCY
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs out eastward from London City. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Essex coast receding beneath you.
Landing at YHU
RIGHTRight side provides excellent views during descent into St Hubert. You'll see the St Lawrence River and the Montreal urban area spread out below, with the Laurentian Mountains visible to the north across the river.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City (LCY) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Montreal. While the left offers good departure views over the Thames estuary, the right side provides superior scenery during the longer descent phase into Montreal, where the St Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, and Montreal's urban landscape create more dramatic and visually distinctive features.
What can I see during takeoff from City in London?
During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Thames estuary and the North Sea coastline as the aircraft climbs out eastward from London City. You'll see the river's distinctive meanders and the Essex coast receding beneath you. Notable sights include: River Thames estuary, North Sea coastline, Essex marshlands, Kent coast to the south.
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 excellent views during descent into St Hubert. You'll see the St Lawrence River and the Montreal urban area spread out below, with the Laurentian Mountains visible to the north across the river. Notable sights include: St Lawrence River, Montreal city sprawl, Laurentian Mountains (north shore), Île de Montréal.
How long is the flight from London to Montreal?
The flight from City (LCY) to St Hubert (YHU) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,245 miles (5,222 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the London to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic over the North Atlantic shipping lanes and open ocean. Approximately midway, you'll pass over Newfoundland and Labrador's coastline—the rugged, rocky eastern edge of Canada with visible fjords and irregular coastlines. The landscape transitions from ocean to the Canadian Shield's boreal forest, with countless lakes visible across Quebec and Ontario. The Great Lakes region (particularly Lake Ontario) may be visible depending on exact routing, followed by the St Lawrence River valley leading to Montreal.