Montreal to Amsterdam is 3,405 miles (5,480 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Right side dominates the outbound leg with Montreal and the St. Lawrence River, while the transatlantic crossing offers little from either side. Left wins on arrival, but the takeoff scenery is more visually striking and memorable.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 5 hours with minimal visible landmarks. You'll pass over Newfoundland and Labrador on departure (if visible during climb), then open ocean. On approach to Europe, the flight crosses the Irish coast (County Donegal area), then over the UK (Northern Ireland, Scotland, or northern England depending on routing), before heading southeast across the North Sea toward the Netherlands. The North Sea crossing offers occasional glimpses of the British coastline and shipping traffic, but the most dramatic scenery bookends the flight at Montreal and Amsterdam.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHU
RIGHTRight side captures the St. Lawrence River valley and Montreal's urban sprawl as you climb out. The river's broad curve and the city's grid pattern are distinctive from altitude.
Landing at AMS
LEFTLeft side on approach to Amsterdam offers views of the North Sea coast, the Wadden Islands, and the Dutch polder landscape with its distinctive canal networks and flat terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Hubert (YHU) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Amsterdam. Right side dominates the outbound leg with Montreal and the St. Lawrence River, while the transatlantic crossing offers little from either side. Left wins on arrival, but the takeoff scenery is more visually striking and memorable.
What can I see during takeoff from St Hubert in Montreal?
During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side captures the St. Lawrence River valley and Montreal's urban sprawl as you climb out. The river's broad curve and the city's grid pattern are distinctive from altitude. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal metropolitan area, Laurentian Mountains (distant north), Ottawa River confluence.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side on approach to Amsterdam offers views of the North Sea coast, the Wadden Islands, and the Dutch polder landscape with its distinctive canal networks and flat terrain. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline, Wadden Islands (Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling), Dutch polder fields with canal systems, IJsselmeer lake.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Amsterdam?
The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Schiphol (AMS) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,405 miles (5,480 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean for roughly 5 hours with minimal visible landmarks. You'll pass over Newfoundland and Labrador on departure (if visible during climb), then open ocean. On approach to Europe, the flight crosses the Irish coast (County Donegal area), then over the UK (Northern Ireland, Scotland, or northern England depending on routing), before heading southeast across the North Sea toward the Netherlands. The North Sea crossing offers occasional glimpses of the British coastline and shipping traffic, but the most dramatic scenery bookends the flight at Montreal and Amsterdam.