Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Mexico City to Montreal. Right-side seats provide superior views for both segments: the dramatic Sierra Nevada and Mexico City basin during departure, and reasonable views of the St. Lawrence River approach corridor during landing. The takeoff views are particularly distinctive.

During takeoff from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Valley of Mexico's eastern rim during northbound departure. You'll see the Sierra Nevada range and the urban sprawl of Mexico City receding beneath you as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Sierra Nevada (Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl peaks on the horizon to the southeast), Mexico City urban grid, Lake Texcoco remnants, Teotihuacán pyramids visible at distance during initial climb.

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during approach to YUL on runways 06L/06R or 24L/24R. You'll see the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's downtown skyline, and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as you descend into the approach corridor. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent), Montreal downtown core and Mount Royal, Laurentian Mountains to the north, Lake of Two Mountains (Lac des Deux Montagnes) to the northwest.

The flight from Licenciado Benito Juarez International (MEX) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Gulf of Mexico at roughly 25,000-30,000 feet, passing east of the Yucatan Peninsula. Over the Gulf, there are no significant landmarks visible except occasional weather systems and the curvature of the coastline far below. As the aircraft approaches the southeastern United States, the Florida peninsula becomes visible on the right side during daytime flights. The flight then tracks northeastward over the southeastern U.S., passing east of the Appalachian Mountains (visible as a distant ridge on the left/west side during mid-flight). The approach to Montreal brings views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the transition from the Appalachian foothills to the St. Lawrence lowlands.