The left side tracks closer to the Appalachian foothills and Adirondack region during cruise, and offers the more dramatic river and hill scenery on both departure and arrival, while the right side stays over flatter Piedmont and Champlain lowlands.
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Flight Path
Raleigh-Durham to Montreal is 713 miles (1,147 km), a flight of about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, Shenandoah Valley edge, Pennsylvania ridgelines, and the southern Adirondack Mountains near Lake Champlain
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Takeoff from RDU
LEFTDeparting RDU to the southwest before turning north, the left side offers a brief view over the Piedmont hills and the edge of the Uwharrie range, while the right side shows mostly flat Coastal Plain farmland.
Landing at YUL
LEFTOn approach into YUL from the south, the left side reveals the Adirondack foothills and the Richelieu River valley before the aircraft turns to align with the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline near touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Raleigh-Durham to Montreal. The left side tracks closer to the Appalachian foothills and Adirondack region during cruise, and offers the more dramatic river and hill scenery on both departure and arrival, while the right side stays over flatter Piedmont and Champlain lowlands.
What can I see during takeoff from Raleigh Durham International in Raleigh-Durham?
During takeoff from Raleigh Durham International (RDU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing RDU to the southwest before turning north, the left side offers a brief view over the Piedmont hills and the edge of the Uwharrie range, while the right side shows mostly flat Coastal Plain farmland. Notable sights include: Uwharrie foothills, Falls Lake, Raleigh-Durham suburban sprawl.
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. On approach into YUL from the south, the left side reveals the Adirondack foothills and the Richelieu River valley before the aircraft turns to align with the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline near touchdown. Notable sights include: Adirondack foothills, Richelieu River, St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal in the distance.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-Durham to Montreal?
The flight from Raleigh Durham International (RDU) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 713 miles (1,147 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Raleigh-Durham to Montreal flight path pass over?
Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, Shenandoah Valley edge, Pennsylvania ridgelines, and the southern Adirondack Mountains near Lake Champlain