Right side offers superior scenery on departure with the Tagus estuary and Lisbon waterfront. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is more visually distinctive and the flight path crosses the Atlantic where right-side views of the Irish coast and Greenland's glaciated terrain (if visible at altitude) provide dramatic mid-flight interest.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Montreal is 3,237 miles (5,209 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Over the Atlantic, you'll pass south of Ireland and the UK. The flight typically crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (33,000-35,000 feet), where Greenland's ice sheet may be visible on clear days as a vast white expanse on the right side. The Grand Banks off Newfoundland appear as a subtle change in ocean color. As you approach North America, the Canadian Maritime provinces and the St. Lawrence River valley become visible, with the Appalachian Mountains running northeast-southwest visible as a forested ridge system.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
RIGHTRight side captures the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's waterfront as you climb out westward over the Atlantic. The river's distinctive wide mouth and the city's layout along both banks are clearly visible during the initial climb.
Landing at YHU
LEFTLeft side provides views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's geography during approach to St-Hubert. You'll see the river's course, the island of Montreal, and surrounding terrain as you descend from the northwest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Montreal. Right side offers superior scenery on departure with the Tagus estuary and Lisbon waterfront. While landing favors the left, the takeoff experience is more visually distinctive and the flight path crosses the Atlantic where right-side views of the Irish coast and Greenland's glaciated terrain (if visible at altitude) provide dramatic mid-flight interest.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the Tagus River estuary and Lisbon's waterfront as you climb out westward over the Atlantic. The river's distinctive wide mouth and the city's layout along both banks are clearly visible during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon city center and Baixa district, Cristo Rei monument area on south bank, Atlantic coastline.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's geography during approach to St-Hubert. You'll see the river's course, the island of Montreal, and surrounding terrain as you descend from the northwest. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal island and urban sprawl, Laurentian Mountains to the north, St-Hubert airfield area.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Montreal?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to St Hubert (YHU) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,237 miles (5,209 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Montreal flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, you'll pass south of Ireland and the UK. The flight typically crosses the North Atlantic at high altitude (33,000-35,000 feet), where Greenland's ice sheet may be visible on clear days as a vast white expanse on the right side. The Grand Banks off Newfoundland appear as a subtle change in ocean color. As you approach North America, the Canadian Maritime provinces and the St. Lawrence River valley become visible, with the Appalachian Mountains running northeast-southwest visible as a forested ridge system.