Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Marseille to Montreal. While takeoff favors the right for Mediterranean coastal views, the landing approach over the Saint Lawrence River and Montreal's geography is more dramatic and sustained. Left-side seats capture the river approach, which is the visual highlight of this transatlantic route's final phase.

During takeoff from Provence (MRS), sit on the Right side for the best views. MRS typically departs eastbound (runways 09/27, with 09 favored for westbound traffic). Right-side seats capture the immediate climb over the Mediterranean coastline and the Chaîne de l'Estaque limestone ridge that rises directly east of the airport. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea (immediate offshore), Chaîne de l'Estaque ridge, Étang de Berre lagoon to the northeast, Montagne Sainte-Victoire (distant, ~40 km inland).

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. YUL (Dorval) typically uses runways 06L/24R or 06R/24L depending on wind. Westbound arrivals descend over the Saint Lawrence River valley. Left-side seats provide the best view of the river itself, the Île Perrot, and the approach over the suburban sprawl west of Montreal. Notable sights include: Saint Lawrence River (dominant feature), Île Perrot, Lake of Two Mountains (Lac des Deux Montagnes), Montreal suburban grid and downtown skyline (distant).

The flight from Provence (MRS) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 8.5 to 9 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic roughly along the 45°N parallel. Notable waypoints include the Irish coast (if visible during daylight), the North Atlantic open ocean (typically featureless at cruise altitude), Newfoundland's eastern tip (Avalon Peninsula), and the Gulf of Saint Lawrence before descent into Montreal. The Labrador Current and Grand Banks fishing grounds lie south of the typical routing but may be visible on southern-track days. Most of the mid-ocean crossing occurs at night on westbound flights, limiting visual interest.