Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Zurich. While landing favors the left, the takeoff scenery from the right side—the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban landscape—is more visually distinctive and engaging than the approach to Zurich. Right-side seats capture the most memorable portion of the flight.

During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban sprawl as you climb eastward. You'll see the river's distinctive curves and the city grid spreading across the landscape, with the Laurentian Mountains becoming visible to the north as altitude increases. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal urban area, Laurentian Mountains (north), Île-de-Montréal.

When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Zurich. You'll see the Alps' northern foothills rising dramatically, Lake Zurich (Zürichsee) in its characteristic elongated shape, and the city of Zurich nestled between the lake and surrounding hills. The approach typically descends from the north, making the left side optimal. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), Northern Alps foothills, Zurich city center, Uetliberg ridge.

The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Zurich (ZRH) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

Over the Atlantic, you'll cross the Canadian Maritime provinces (Nova Scotia, Newfoundland visible on departure), then open ocean. Approaching Europe, the Irish coast and UK landmass appear before crossing toward continental Europe. The flight path typically passes south of Greenland and Iceland, though these remain distant. Over the Atlantic, no major landmarks are visible except occasional cloud formations. As you approach Europe, the coastlines of Ireland, UK, and northern France become visible in the final 2-3 hours. The Alps become prominent only in the final descent into Zurich.