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Flight time11h 30m
Distance6,466
Heading048° → 145°
Best side
LeftMostly left

The left side wins overall. The Montreal departure offers the most dramatic urban and geographic scenery of the flight, with Mount Royal, the St. Lawrence, and the city skyline all clearly visible. Over the Atlantic and Europe the left side also tracks closer to the UK and Irish coastlines. The right side landing view at Doha is excellent but the departure experience on the left is the stronger of the two highlights.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Montreal to Doha is 6,466 miles (10,407 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.

The route crosses the North Atlantic near Greenland's southern tip and Iceland, then tracks over the British Isles — Ireland and southern England are visible below. The flight continues over France, the Alps appear as a white mountain chain in the distance, then across northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, Greece, and Turkey before descending over the Persian Gulf. The Alps and the Greek island chains of the Aegean are the most visually distinctive midpoint features.

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Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Montreal (left side) — Mount Royal hill and its cross, Montreal downtown skyline, St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Pierre, Montreal-Laval suburban grid across the Rivière des Prairies

Takeoff from YUL

LEFT

YUL's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest before turning east-northeast toward Europe. The left side captures Montreal island, the St. Lawrence River, and the downtown skyline as the aircraft banks. Mount Royal's distinctive forested hill is clearly visible from the left as you climb out over the island.

Mount Royal hill and its crossMontreal downtown skylineSt. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-PierreMontreal-Laval suburban grid across the Rivière des Prairies
YUL Montreal International DorvalHub for Air Canada, Air Transat
Aerial window seat view during landing at Doha (right side) — Doha Bay and West Bay skyline cluster, Qatar peninsula coastline, Persian Gulf shallow turquoise waters, Palm Tree Island and coastal corniche

Landing at DOH

RIGHT

Doha's old international airport (DOH) had primary approaches from the northwest over the Gulf. The right side on approach gives a clear view of Doha Bay, the West Bay skyscraper cluster, and the distinctive curved coastline of the Qatar peninsula. The left side faces inland desert with little visual interest.

Doha Bay and West Bay skyline clusterQatar peninsula coastlinePersian Gulf shallow turquoise watersPalm Tree Island and coastal corniche
DOH Hamad International AirportHub for Qatar Airways

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Doha. The left side wins overall. The Montreal departure offers the most dramatic urban and geographic scenery of the flight, with Mount Royal, the St. Lawrence, and the city skyline all clearly visible. Over the Atlantic and Europe the left side also tracks closer to the UK and Irish coastlines. The right side landing view at Doha is excellent but the departure experience on the left is the stronger of the two highlights.

What can I see during takeoff from Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. YUL's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest before turning east-northeast toward Europe. The left side captures Montreal island, the St. Lawrence River, and the downtown skyline as the aircraft banks. Mount Royal's distinctive forested hill is clearly visible from the left as you climb out over the island. Notable sights include: Mount Royal hill and its cross, Montreal downtown skyline, St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Pierre, Montreal-Laval suburban grid across the Rivière des Prairies.

What can I see when landing at Hamad International Airport in Doha?

When landing at Hamad International Airport (DOH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Doha's old international airport (DOH) had primary approaches from the northwest over the Gulf. The right side on approach gives a clear view of Doha Bay, the West Bay skyscraper cluster, and the distinctive curved coastline of the Qatar peninsula. The left side faces inland desert with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Doha Bay and West Bay skyline cluster, Qatar peninsula coastline, Persian Gulf shallow turquoise waters, Palm Tree Island and coastal corniche.

How long is the flight from Montreal to Doha?

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Hamad International Airport (DOH) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,466 miles (10,407 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Montreal to Doha flight path pass over?

The route crosses the North Atlantic near Greenland's southern tip and Iceland, then tracks over the British Isles — Ireland and southern England are visible below. The flight continues over France, the Alps appear as a white mountain chain in the distance, then across northern Italy, the Adriatic Sea, Greece, and Turkey before descending over the Persian Gulf. The Alps and the Greek island chains of the Aegean are the most visually distinctive midpoint features.