The right side delivers the more dramatic departure view over the Sonoran Desert terrain and Phoenix mountain parks, and through the flight offers views of the Colorado Plateau, Rocky Mountain foothills, and Great Lakes region. The landing view on the left is excellent but briefer. Right side wins on total scenic value across the full flight.
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Flight Path
Phoenix to Montreal is 2,179 miles (3,507 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region with the Painted Desert and canyon systems visible in New Mexico and Colorado, then tracks northeast over the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, crosses the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with the lakes clearly visible as vast blue expanses, then descends over the Adirondacks and St. Lawrence Lowlands into Montreal
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from PHX
RIGHTPHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26. Departing eastbound on runway 7R/8, a right-side seat looks south toward South Mountain Park and the Estrella Mountains. Departing westbound on 25L/26, right side faces north toward Camelback Mountain and the McDowell Mountains rising directly above the sprawling Phoenix metro grid.
Landing at YUL
LEFTFlights from PHX typically approach YUL from the southwest, with the airport using runways 24L/24R for southwest winds or 06L/06R for northeast winds. On a southwest approach to runway 24, left-side seats look southeast over the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal city skyline, and Mont Royal directly before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Phoenix to Montreal. The right side delivers the more dramatic departure view over the Sonoran Desert terrain and Phoenix mountain parks, and through the flight offers views of the Colorado Plateau, Rocky Mountain foothills, and Great Lakes region. The landing view on the left is excellent but briefer. Right side wins on total scenic value across the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International in Phoenix?
During takeoff from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX), sit on the Right side for the best views. PHX primarily uses runways 7R/25L and 8/26. Departing eastbound on runway 7R/8, a right-side seat looks south toward South Mountain Park and the Estrella Mountains. Departing westbound on 25L/26, right side faces north toward Camelback Mountain and the McDowell Mountains rising directly above the sprawling Phoenix metro grid. Notable sights include: Camelback Mountain, South Mountain Park, Estrella Mountains, Salt River bed cutting east-west through the valley.
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. Flights from PHX typically approach YUL from the southwest, with the airport using runways 24L/24R for southwest winds or 06L/06R for northeast winds. On a southwest approach to runway 24, left-side seats look southeast over the St. Lawrence River, the Montreal city skyline, and Mont Royal directly before touchdown. Notable sights include: Mont Royal, St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Île de Montréal urban grid.
How long is the flight from Phoenix to Montreal?
The flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,179 miles (3,507 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Phoenix to Montreal flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region with the Painted Desert and canyon systems visible in New Mexico and Colorado, then tracks northeast over the Great Plains of Kansas and Missouri, crosses the Great Lakes region near Lake Erie and Lake Ontario with the lakes clearly visible as vast blue expanses, then descends over the Adirondacks and St. Lawrence Lowlands into Montreal