Halifax to Montreal flight path: YHZ to YUL

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Halifax to Montreal. The left side combines Halifax's rugged Atlantic coastline at departure with a clear view of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline on arrival, while the right side offers mostly featureless forest and farmland throughout the flight.

During takeoff from Halifax International (YHZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YHZ toward the west/northwest, the left side of the aircraft faces south, giving passengers a view of Halifax Harbour, the rocky Atlantic coastline near Herring Cove and Sambro, and the open ocean beyond. The right side mostly shows the wooded, low-relief interior of Nova Scotia with little distinguishing scenery. Notable sights include: Halifax Harbour, McNabs Island, Atlantic coastline near Sambro, Bedford Basin (partial).

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to YUL from the northeast for a landing on runway 24, the left side faces south toward downtown Montreal, offering views of the St. Lawrence River, the skyline near Mount Royal, and the bridges linking the island to the south shore. The right side faces the flatter, less distinctive northern suburbs and farmland. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and Mount Royal, Jacques Cartier Bridge, South Shore suburbs.

The flight from Halifax International (YHZ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 500 miles (804 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses central New Brunswick near Fredericton, then continues over the rolling Appalachian foothills of Quebec's Eastern Townships before descending into the St. Lawrence River valley near Montreal.