About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Montreal. Left side wins both ends of the flight — the Alpine views on departure and the St. Lawrence River and Montreal island on arrival. The transatlantic cruise portion over the North Atlantic offers limited differentiation by side, but the bookend views make left the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich departures on runway 26L/26R head westward, and the left side gives you a clear southward view toward the Bavarian Alps and the Inn Valley. You'll see the foothills rising toward the main Alpine chain, with the Zugspitze massif visible on clear days about 80km to the south. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills, Ammersee lake, Starnberger See, Zugspitze massif on the horizon.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Montreal's Dorval airport typically uses runways 24L/24R for westerly approaches or 06R/06L for easterly arrivals. On the common westerly approach, the left side faces south and gives you the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal island shoreline, and the city center including Mont Royal. On an easterly arrival, left still captures the river and south shore. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Île de Montréal shoreline, Mont Royal, Montreal city center grid.
How long is the flight from Munich to Montreal?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the Munich to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over southern Germany, crosses the Rhine near Strasbourg, transits Belgium and the Netherlands coast near Amsterdam, then heads out over the North Sea and North Atlantic. The route passes south of Iceland and crosses the Labrador Sea before making landfall over Newfoundland or Labrador. Greenland's southern tip may be visible on the left side at cruise altitude on some routing variations. Over Canada, the flight crosses the boreal forest of Quebec before descending toward the St. Lawrence Valley.