The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Manhattan skyline view during departure and glimpses of the Hudson Valley and distant Adirondack ridgelines during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the river-and-city view on landing alone.
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Flight Path
New York to Montreal is 324 miles (522 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Hudson River Valley, Lake Champlain, and the southern Adirondack Mountains along the New York-Vermont border
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LGA
LEFTDeparting LGA on runway 22, the aircraft climbs northeast over Long Island Sound before banking west and north toward Canada. During that turn, left-side passengers get a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River, one of the best departure views in the Northeast.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTApproaching YUL from the northeast for a landing on runway 24, the aircraft crosses the St. Lawrence River and passes north of downtown Montreal before turning onto final. Right-side passengers get a clear view of the Montreal skyline, Mont Royal, and the river's wide channel as the plane descends.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from La Guardia (LGA) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from New York to Montreal. The left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic Manhattan skyline view during departure and glimpses of the Hudson Valley and distant Adirondack ridgelines during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the river-and-city view on landing alone.
What can I see during takeoff from La Guardia in New York?
During takeoff from La Guardia (LGA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing LGA on runway 22, the aircraft climbs northeast over Long Island Sound before banking west and north toward Canada. During that turn, left-side passengers get a sweeping view of the Manhattan skyline and the Hudson River, one of the best departure views in the Northeast. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline, Hudson River, Long Island Sound, Bronx waterfront.
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. Approaching YUL from the northeast for a landing on runway 24, the aircraft crosses the St. Lawrence River and passes north of downtown Montreal before turning onto final. Right-side passengers get a clear view of the Montreal skyline, Mont Royal, and the river's wide channel as the plane descends. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Mont Royal, Lachine Canal area.
How long is the flight from New York to Montreal?
The flight from La Guardia (LGA) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 324 miles (522 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the New York to Montreal flight path pass over?
Hudson River Valley, Lake Champlain, and the southern Adirondack Mountains along the New York-Vermont border