About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Hubert (YHU) to Charlottetown (YYG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Charlottetown. Right side scores marginally higher due to superior takeoff scenery from Montreal's urban and river landscape, which outweighs the left side's modest landing advantage. The St. Lawrence River departure provides more landmark density and visual interest than the relatively modest PEI approach.
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 urban area during departure. The river's broad expanse and city infrastructure provide more visual interest than the left side's inland terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and harbor, Île Perrot, Laurentian foothills to the north.
What can I see when landing at Charlottetown in Charlottetown?
When landing at Charlottetown (YYG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Charlottetown's harbor, the Northumberland Strait coastline, and Prince Edward Island's distinctive red soil and agricultural landscape during approach. These features provide more visual variety than the right side's open water and distant mainland. Notable sights include: Charlottetown Harbor, Northumberland Strait, PEI's red-soil farmland and coastal cliffs, Hillsborough River estuary.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Charlottetown?
The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Charlottetown (YYG) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Montreal to Charlottetown flight path pass over?
Gulf of St. Lawrence open water, Nova Scotia's eastern coastline (Cape Breton region visible to the south), Northumberland Strait separating Nova Scotia from Prince Edward Island