While takeoff offers excellent mountain and river views from the right, the landing approach from the left provides more sustained scenic interest over the Thames, London's urban geography, and the English countryside. The left side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight.
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Flight Path
Montreal to London is 3,245 miles (5,222 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Over the Atlantic, passengers may see the southern tip of Greenland or the Faroe Islands depending on exact routing. Approaching the UK, the Irish Sea and Welsh coastline (if routed south) or Scottish highlands (if routed north) become visible. The flight typically crosses the North Atlantic on a great-circle route, passing over open ocean for the majority of the transatlantic segment.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHU
RIGHTRight side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains to the north. The aircraft climbs northeastward from St. Hubert, so right-side passengers see the river's broad expanse and forested ridgelines receding toward the horizon.
Landing at LCY
LEFTLeft side provides views of the Thames River, central London landmarks, and the approach path over southern England. Aircraft descend from the southwest, so left-side passengers see the river's meanders through London and the city's dense urban fabric.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Hubert (YHU) to City (LCY)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to London. While takeoff offers excellent mountain and river views from the right, the landing approach from the left provides more sustained scenic interest over the Thames, London's urban geography, and the English countryside. The left side captures the most visually distinctive portion of the flight.
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 offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains to the north. The aircraft climbs northeastward from St. Hubert, so right-side passengers see the river's broad expanse and forested ridgelines receding toward the horizon. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, Montreal urban sprawl to the west, Île Perrot.
What can I see when landing at City in London?
When landing at City (LCY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Thames River, central London landmarks, and the approach path over southern England. Aircraft descend from the southwest, so left-side passengers see the river's meanders through London and the city's dense urban fabric. Notable sights include: Thames River, London city center, North Downs, English Channel coast (distant).
How long is the flight from Montreal to London?
The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to City (LCY) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,245 miles (5,222 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to London flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, passengers may see the southern tip of Greenland or the Faroe Islands depending on exact routing. Approaching the UK, the Irish Sea and Welsh coastline (if routed south) or Scottish highlands (if routed north) become visible. The flight typically crosses the North Atlantic on a great-circle route, passing over open ocean for the majority of the transatlantic segment.