Montreal to Vancouver flight path: YMX to YVR

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Vancouver. The right side offers a more continuous scenic arc: Laurentian foothills near departure, glimpses of the Canadian Shield's lakes and forests during cruise, and a dramatic Coast Mountains backdrop on the Vancouver approach. The left side is dominated by flatter prairie and border terrain for much of the flight.

During takeoff from Montreal International Mirabel (YMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Mirabel to the south or west typically gives a glimpse of Montreal's skyline and the wide St. Lawrence River valley before the aircraft turns onto its westbound track. The right side over the Laurentian foothills is scenic but less distinct at this stage. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline (distant), Laurentian foothills.

When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the descent into YVR over the Fraser Valley, the north side of the aircraft faces the jagged Coast Mountains and the North Shore peaks above Vancouver, offering a dramatic mountain backdrop right up to touchdown. The south side mostly shows flatter Fraser delta farmland and distant Mount Baker. Notable sights include: Coast Mountains, Burrard Inlet, North Shore peaks, Fraser River delta.

The flight from Montreal International Mirabel (YMX) to Vancouver International (YVR) takes about 5 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,269 miles (3,651 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Canadian Shield lake country of northern Ontario, the boreal forest and lake belt of the Prairie provinces, and the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains as the flight path approaches British Columbia.