Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Punta Cana to Montreal. While takeoff offers Caribbean reef scenery on the right, the landing approach provides more sustained and dramatic views of the St. Lawrence River valley, Montreal's urban geography, and the Laurentian Mountains. The landing experience is more visually rewarding for most passengers.

During takeoff from Punta Cana International (PUJ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Caribbean coastline and reef systems as you climb out over Punta Cana. The turquoise shallow waters and barrier reefs are most visible on the eastern departure corridor. Notable sights include: Punta Cana coastline, Caribbean reef formations, Saona Island (visible to the south), Atlantic Ocean.

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best views during approach to Montreal. You'll see the St. Lawrence River valley, the city skyline, and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as you descend into Dorval. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal city center and downtown skyline, Laurentian Mountains (north of the city), Lake Saint-Louis.

The flight from Punta Cana International (PUJ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes 4h 25m.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean and passes over or near the Appalachian Mountains (visible from cruising altitude as a low ridge system in the northeastern United States), the Great Lakes region, and the St. Lawrence River valley. Over open ocean, you may see shipping lanes and occasional weather systems, but few distinctive landmarks until approaching the North American continent.