About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tokyo to Montreal. Left side wins both departure and arrival. At takeoff you get Tokyo Bay and Mount Fuji; on approach into Montreal you get the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal cityscape. Over the Pacific and during the polar crossing there is little to distinguish sides, but the bookend views strongly favor left.
What can I see during takeoff from New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
During takeoff from New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. NRT typically departs on runway 16R/34L or 16L/34R. Northbound departures heading toward the polar route climb out over the Kanto Plain and bank left, giving left-side passengers views over Tokyo Bay and the city. Mount Fuji sits to the southwest and is visible from the left side as the aircraft turns northwest. Notable sights include: Tokyo Bay, Mount Fuji (southwest, ~100km), Kanto Plain urban sprawl, Lake Kasumigaura to the north.
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. YUL typically lands on runway 24L/24R in westerly winds, approaching from the east over the St. Lawrence River. Left-side passengers get the better view of the St. Lawrence, the Montreal island, and the city core including Mont Royal as the aircraft descends over the south shore. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Île de Montréal, Mont Royal, Old Montreal waterfront.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Montreal?
The flight from New Tokyo International (NRT) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 13 to 14 hours.
What does the Tokyo to Montreal flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Narita over Hokkaido and the Sea of Okhotsk, then across the southern tip of Kamchatka Peninsula and the Aleutian Island chain, crossing the Gulf of Alaska before entering Canadian airspace over Yukon and the Canadian Rockies, then descending across the boreal forest of Ontario and Quebec toward Montreal. Key features include the volcanic peaks of Kamchatka visible on clear days, the Aleutian Islands as a broken chain of dark volcanic islands in the North Pacific, the snow-covered Canadian Rockies crossing near the Yukon-BC border, and the vast boreal forest of the Canadian Shield stretching from Ontario into Quebec.