The right side captures the most distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight — the Riviera coastline and Alpine foothills at departure, and the St. Lawrence River with Montreal's skyline at arrival — while the long transatlantic cruise offers little differentiation between sides.
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Flight Path
Nice to Montreal is 3,808 miles (6,129 km), a flight of about 8 hours 35 minutes.
Southern England or the Celtic Sea, followed by several hours over the open North Atlantic before reaching the Newfoundland coast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from NCE
RIGHTDeparting Nice on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over the Mediterranean before banking north toward the French mainland, putting the Riviera coastline, Cap Ferrat, and the foothills of the Maritime Alps on the right side of the cabin. The left side mostly shows open sea with Corsica a faint smudge on the horizon.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTOn approach into Montreal-Trudeau from the northeast for runway 24, the aircraft descends along the St. Lawrence River corridor, giving right-side passengers views of the river, Montreal's skyline, and Mount Royal before the final turn to align with the runway. Left-side passengers see mostly flat farmland south of the river.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nice to Montreal. The right side captures the most distinctive scenery on both ends of the flight — the Riviera coastline and Alpine foothills at departure, and the St. Lawrence River with Montreal's skyline at arrival — while the long transatlantic cruise offers little differentiation between sides.
What can I see during takeoff from Cote D Azur in Nice?
During takeoff from Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Nice on runway 22, the aircraft climbs out over the Mediterranean before banking north toward the French mainland, putting the Riviera coastline, Cap Ferrat, and the foothills of the Maritime Alps on the right side of the cabin. The left side mostly shows open sea with Corsica a faint smudge on the horizon. Notable sights include: French Riviera coastline, Cap Ferrat peninsula, Maritime Alps foothills, Bay of Nice.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Montreal-Trudeau from the northeast for runway 24, the aircraft descends along the St. Lawrence River corridor, giving right-side passengers views of the river, Montreal's skyline, and Mount Royal before the final turn to align with the runway. Left-side passengers see mostly flat farmland south of the river. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and Mount Royal, Ile Sainte-Helene, Laurentian foothills in the distance.
How long is the flight from Nice to Montreal?
The flight from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 8 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,808 miles (6,129 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nice to Montreal flight path pass over?
Southern England or the Celtic Sea, followed by several hours over the open North Atlantic before reaching the Newfoundland coast and the Gulf of St. Lawrence.