The left side wins overall because the Boston arrival view is exceptional and sustained — you track the New England coastline and then get a prolonged descent view of one of America's most recognizable city skylines. The Montreal departure on the right is good but brief.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Boston is 254 miles (409 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
The flight tracks southeast over the Eastern Townships of Quebec, crossing the Green Mountains of Vermont (visible as rolling forested ridgelines), then over the Connecticut River valley, central Massachusetts hill country, and the Merrimack River valley before descending toward the Massachusetts coast and Boston Harbor
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
RIGHTYUL's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest, putting the right side facing northwest toward Montreal island, the St. Lawrence River, and Mount Royal. You get a clear look back at the city core and the river as you climb out.
Landing at BOS
LEFTLogan's dominant arrival runway 04R brings aircraft in from the south over Boston Harbor, with the left side facing west over the city. You get a direct view of downtown Boston, Back Bay, the Charles River, and Cambridge as you descend over the water.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Boston. The left side wins overall because the Boston arrival view is exceptional and sustained — you track the New England coastline and then get a prolonged descent view of one of America's most recognizable city skylines. The Montreal departure on the right is good but brief.
What can I see during takeoff from Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. YUL's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest, putting the right side facing northwest toward Montreal island, the St. Lawrence River, and Mount Royal. You get a clear look back at the city core and the river as you climb out. Notable sights include: Mount Royal and its cross, Montreal city centre skyline, St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Louis, Île-des-Soeurs.
What can I see when landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
When landing at General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's dominant arrival runway 04R brings aircraft in from the south over Boston Harbor, with the left side facing west over the city. You get a direct view of downtown Boston, Back Bay, the Charles River, and Cambridge as you descend over the water. Notable sights include: Boston downtown skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and the Esplanade, Boston Harbor islands, Cambridge and MIT campus area.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Boston?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 254 miles (409 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Boston flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Eastern Townships of Quebec, crossing the Green Mountains of Vermont (visible as rolling forested ridgelines), then over the Connecticut River valley, central Massachusetts hill country, and the Merrimack River valley before descending toward the Massachusetts coast and Boston Harbor