While the left offers good views during departure, the right side dominates the longer eastern Atlantic crossing and provides superior scenery on approach to Porto. The landing views of the Douro estuary and Porto's historic hillside architecture are the flight's most distinctive visual rewards.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Porto is 3,175 miles (5,110 km), a flight of about 7 hours 15 minutes.
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic with no major landmarks visible for approximately 5 hours; the flight path passes south of Greenland and Iceland, then over the Atlantic toward the Irish coast and Bay of Biscay. Passengers may glimpse the Irish coastline or Iberian Peninsula on the final approach segment, depending on exact routing and weather.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YHU
LEFTDeparting eastbound from St-Hubert, the left side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain.
Landing at OPO
RIGHTApproaching Porto from the west, the right side provides views of the Atlantic coastline, the Douro River estuary, and Porto's distinctive hillside architecture as the aircraft descends. The left side faces inland over less visually striking terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Hubert (YHU) to Porto (OPO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Porto. While the left offers good views during departure, the right side dominates the longer eastern Atlantic crossing and provides superior scenery on approach to Porto. The landing views of the Douro estuary and Porto's historic hillside architecture are the flight's most distinctive visual rewards.
What can I see during takeoff from St Hubert in Montreal?
During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing eastbound from St-Hubert, the left side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (flowing northeast), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon), Montreal urban sprawl (receding southward), Île Perrot (in river, middle distance).
What can I see when landing at Porto in Porto?
When landing at Porto (OPO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Porto from the west, the right side provides views of the Atlantic coastline, the Douro River estuary, and Porto's distinctive hillside architecture as the aircraft descends. The left side faces inland over less visually striking terrain. Notable sights include: Atlantic Ocean (western horizon), Douro River estuary (silvery confluence), Porto's historic center on steep hills (right foreground), Serra da Arrabida limestone ridge (southern skyline).
How long is the flight from Montreal to Porto?
The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Porto (OPO) takes about 7 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,175 miles (5,110 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Porto flight path pass over?
Transatlantic crossing over the North Atlantic with no major landmarks visible for approximately 5 hours; the flight path passes south of Greenland and Iceland, then over the Atlantic toward the Irish coast and Bay of Biscay. Passengers may glimpse the Irish coastline or Iberian Peninsula on the final approach segment, depending on exact routing and weather.