The left side offers the strongest bookend views — Montreal's skyline and river at departure, and the Atlantic coastline with Port Everglades at arrival — while the cruise phase over the eastern seaboard keeps the ocean and coastal cities generally on that same side.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Fort Lauderdale is 1,386 miles (2,231 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
Hudson Valley and New York City area, Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic coastline off the Carolinas and Georgia before descending into South Florida
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
LEFTDeparting YUL on runway 24 southwest, the aircraft banks south and passengers on the left (east) side get a good look back at downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River before the route turns toward the U.S. border. The right side shows mostly flat suburban Montreal and farmland.
Landing at FLL
LEFTOn approach to FLL runway 10, the aircraft flies in from the west over the Everglades and turns to land heading east, putting the Atlantic coastline, Port Everglades, and the barrier island beaches on the left side as the plane descends. The right side mostly shows inland canals and suburban Fort Lauderdale.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale. The left side offers the strongest bookend views — Montreal's skyline and river at departure, and the Atlantic coastline with Port Everglades at arrival — while the cruise phase over the eastern seaboard keeps the ocean and coastal cities generally on that same side.
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. Departing YUL on runway 24 southwest, the aircraft banks south and passengers on the left (east) side get a good look back at downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River before the route turns toward the U.S. border. The right side shows mostly flat suburban Montreal and farmland. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, downtown Montreal skyline, Champlain Bridge.
What can I see when landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International in Fort Lauderdale?
When landing at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to FLL runway 10, the aircraft flies in from the west over the Everglades and turns to land heading east, putting the Atlantic coastline, Port Everglades, and the barrier island beaches on the left side as the plane descends. The right side mostly shows inland canals and suburban Fort Lauderdale. Notable sights include: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale beach, Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Fort Lauderdale?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International (FLL) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,386 miles (2,231 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Fort Lauderdale flight path pass over?
Hudson Valley and New York City area, Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic coastline off the Carolinas and Georgia before descending into South Florida