While takeoff offers the Dolomites and Venetian Lagoon on the left, the landing approach into Montreal on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, and the city skyline create a more visually compelling finale than the departure.
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Flight Path
Venice to Montreal is 3,951 miles (6,358 km), a flight of about 7 hours 55 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from altitude as a massive snow-capped ridge running east-west), then passes over the Jura Mountains on the France-Switzerland border, continues across the English Channel and British Isles (with the Scottish Highlands visible to the north), crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 6 hours with no major landmarks, then approaches North America over Newfoundland and Labrador before descending toward the St. Lawrence River valley and Montreal.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from VCE
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Venetian Lagoon's intricate waterways and islands during climb-out, plus the Dolomites rising to the north. Right side faces the Adriatic Sea with less distinctive features during initial departure.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's downtown skyline, and the Laurentian Mountains during approach. Left side faces less dramatic terrain and industrial areas north of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Montreal. While takeoff offers the Dolomites and Venetian Lagoon on the left, the landing approach into Montreal on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, and the city skyline create a more visually compelling finale than the departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Venetian Lagoon's intricate waterways and islands during climb-out, plus the Dolomites rising to the north. Right side faces the Adriatic Sea with less distinctive features during initial departure. Notable sights include: Venetian Lagoon with its characteristic shallow channels and barrier islands, Dolomites mountain range to the north, Padua (Padova) inland to the west, Adriatic coastline.
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. Right-side seats provide excellent views of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's downtown skyline, and the Laurentian Mountains during approach. Left side faces less dramatic terrain and industrial areas north of the city. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (fleuve Saint-Laurent) with its distinctive wide channel, Montreal downtown core and Mount Royal, Laurentian Mountains to the north, Île Perrot and surrounding islands in the river.
How long is the flight from Venice to Montreal?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 7 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,951 miles (6,358 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Venice to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible from altitude as a massive snow-capped ridge running east-west), then passes over the Jura Mountains on the France-Switzerland border, continues across the English Channel and British Isles (with the Scottish Highlands visible to the north), crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 6 hours with no major landmarks, then approaches North America over Newfoundland and Labrador before descending toward the St. Lawrence River valley and Montreal.