About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to St Hubert (YHU)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Montreal. While takeoff favors the right for Lake Ontario views, the landing approach on the left provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the St. Lawrence River, Monteregian Hills, and Montreal skyline create a more compelling visual sequence. The left side captures the most distinctive geographic features of the flight corridor.
What can I see during takeoff from Buttonville Muni in Toronto?
During takeoff from Buttonville Muni (YKZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure from Buttonville. The aircraft climbs northeast toward Montreal, so right-side seats capture the shoreline, Toronto Islands, and the lake's expanse before turning inland. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area urban sprawl.
What can I see when landing at St Hubert in Montreal?
When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views during the descent approach into St. Hubert. The aircraft descends from the west-southwest, and left-side seats capture the St. Lawrence River, the Monteregian Hills, and the Montreal metropolitan area as you approach the airport on the south shore. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Monteregian Hills (Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Mont-Saint-Bruno), Montreal skyline and urban area, Île Perrot.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Montreal?
The flight from Buttonville Muni (YKZ) to St Hubert (YHU) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Greater Toronto Area, then transitions over rural Ontario farmland and the Oak Ridges Moraine. As you approach Montreal, you'll see the St. Lawrence River valley, the Monteregian Hills (a chain of low mountains including Mont-Royal, visible near Montreal), and the transition from agricultural land to dense urban development around the Montreal metropolitan area.