The right side offers glimpses of the Irish coastline during departure and the Laurentian foothills with the Montreal skyline during arrival, while the left side faces mostly open ocean and flat farmland with less terrain variation.
Flight Path
North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Greenland (distant, weather permitting), Labrador Sea, Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf of St. Lawrence
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
RIGHTDeparting west from Heathrow, aircraft typically bank north toward Ireland, putting the Chiltern Hills and later the Welsh and Irish coastlines on the right side as the route curves toward the North Atlantic track.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTOn approach into Montreal from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the St. Lawrence River valley with the Laurentian foothills visible to the north on the right side, adding relief to the otherwise flat river plain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Montreal. The right side offers glimpses of the Irish coastline during departure and the Laurentian foothills with the Montreal skyline during arrival, while the left side faces mostly open ocean and flat farmland with less terrain variation.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing west from Heathrow, aircraft typically bank north toward Ireland, putting the Chiltern Hills and later the Welsh and Irish coastlines on the right side as the route curves toward the North Atlantic track. Notable sights include: Thames Valley, Welsh coastline, Irish Sea, Cork/southern Ireland coast.
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. On approach into Montreal from the northeast, the aircraft descends over the St. Lawrence River valley with the Laurentian foothills visible to the north on the right side, adding relief to the otherwise flat river plain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Laurentian foothills, Mont Saint-Bruno, Montreal skyline and Mont Royal.
How long is the flight from London to Montreal?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes 7h 45m.
What does the London to Montreal flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, southern tip of Greenland (distant, weather permitting), Labrador Sea, Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf of St. Lawrence