Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Montreal's urban core and Mont Royal on departure, and the full Manhattan skyline with New York Harbor on approach. The mid-flight segment over Vermont and the Hudson Valley also favors the left with views toward the Adirondacks.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Newark is 331 miles (532 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The flight tracks south-southwest over the Vermont piedmont and Green Mountains foothills, then crosses into upstate New York over the Lake Champlain valley. The Hudson River becomes visible as the aircraft descends through the Catskills and Hudson Highlands region before the New York metro area fills the view on approach.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
LEFTMontreal's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest, putting the left side over the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal city core including the distinctive green hill of Mont Royal rising from the urban grid. The right side faces suburban sprawl toward Laval.
Landing at EWR
LEFTEWR's primary arrival runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Left-side passengers get a direct view of the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty on approach before crossing over Newark Bay to land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Newark. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Montreal's urban core and Mont Royal on departure, and the full Manhattan skyline with New York Harbor on approach. The mid-flight segment over Vermont and the Hudson Valley also favors the left with views toward the Adirondacks.
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. Montreal's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft southwest, putting the left side over the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal city core including the distinctive green hill of Mont Royal rising from the urban grid. The right side faces suburban sprawl toward Laval. Notable sights include: Mont Royal and its cross, St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Pierre, Old Montreal waterfront grid, Pont Jacques-Cartier bridge span.
What can I see when landing at Newark Liberty International in Newark?
When landing at Newark Liberty International (EWR), sit on the Left side for the best views. EWR's primary arrival runway 22L brings aircraft in from the northeast over New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan. Left-side passengers get a direct view of the Manhattan skyline, Upper New York Bay, and the Statue of Liberty on approach before crossing over Newark Bay to land. Notable sights include: Manhattan skyline including Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, Upper New York Bay, Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the distance.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Newark?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Newark Liberty International (EWR) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 331 miles (532 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Newark flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south-southwest over the Vermont piedmont and Green Mountains foothills, then crosses into upstate New York over the Lake Champlain valley. The Hudson River becomes visible as the aircraft descends through the Catskills and Hudson Highlands region before the New York metro area fills the view on approach.