Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Paris. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach and the majority of the transatlantic flight path favor the left. The left side captures more of the scenic descent into Paris and the European coastline during the final hours of flight.

During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban sprawl immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs eastward over the river valley, making the right side the scenic advantage during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal city grid and downtown core, Laurentian Mountains to the north (distant), Île Perrot to the west.

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Seine River valley and the approach into Paris from the northwest. As the aircraft descends toward CDG (located northeast of Paris), the left side captures the Seine's meanders, the Île-de-France agricultural landscape, and eventually the Paris metropolitan area. Notable sights include: Seine River and its valley, Île-de-France farmland and forests, Paris city sprawl with visible monuments, Seine's distinctive meanders near Versailles region.

The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic heading east-northeast. Notable features include: the Labrador coast and Newfoundland (visible during early climb if weather permits), the Atlantic Ocean for the majority of the flight, the Irish coast and Celtic Sea approaching Europe (left side advantage), the UK and English Channel (left side), and the Seine River valley and Île-de-France approaching Paris.