While the Madrid departure offers mountain views, the Montreal arrival provides more dramatic scenery with the St. Lawrence River and Laurentian Mountains. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
Flight Path
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no major visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours. Departing Madrid heading northwest, the aircraft passes over the Bay of Biscay and the coast of Brittany (France). Over the Atlantic, passengers may see occasional cloud formations and, in clear conditions, the curvature of the Earth at cruise altitude. Approaching North America, the flight passes over Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces before turning inland toward Quebec. The Appalachian Mountains become visible as a distant ridge during the final approach to Montreal.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barajas (MAD) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Montreal. While the Madrid departure offers mountain views, the Montreal arrival provides more dramatic scenery with the St. Lawrence River and Laurentian Mountains. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive features of the destination.
What can I see during takeoff from Barajas in Madrid?
During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range and the sprawling Madrid metropolitan area during climb-out. The right side faces mostly flat central Spanish plateau with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama (north), Madrid city center and urban sprawl, Tagus River valley, Central Spanish Plateau.
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 views of the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal metropolitan area, and the Laurentian Mountains during descent into St. Hubert. The left side faces the flatter terrain south of the city with fewer distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (major waterway), Montreal city center and urban sprawl, Laurentian Mountains (north), Montreal-area lakes and islands.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Montreal?
The flight from Barajas (MAD) to St Hubert (YHU) takes 8h 15m.
What does the Madrid to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no major visible landmarks for approximately 6 hours. Departing Madrid heading northwest, the aircraft passes over the Bay of Biscay and the coast of Brittany (France). Over the Atlantic, passengers may see occasional cloud formations and, in clear conditions, the curvature of the Earth at cruise altitude. Approaching North America, the flight passes over Newfoundland and the Canadian Maritime provinces before turning inland toward Quebec. The Appalachian Mountains become visible as a distant ridge during the final approach to Montreal.