While the left side gives a nice farewell view of the St. Lawrence near Montreal, the right side wins out overall thanks to glimpses of the Rocky Mountain front range during cruise and the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains backdrop during the LAX approach, giving it more consistent terrain interest across the flight.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Los Angeles is 2,468 miles (3,973 km), a flight of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Great Lakes basin, Great Plains of Kansas and Colorado, southern Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau, and the Mojave Desert before descent into the Los Angeles basin
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
LEFTDeparting on runway 24 to the southwest, the left side offers a brief look back at the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's south shore before the aircraft turns onto its westbound track. The right side mostly shows suburban Montreal and the Laurentian foothills fading into haze.
Landing at LAX
RIGHTOn the approach into LAX from the east in typical west-flow conditions, the right side faces north toward the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Fernando Valley as the aircraft descends over the Los Angeles basin. The left side mainly shows flat suburban sprawl toward the South Bay with less topographic interest.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Los Angeles. While the left side gives a nice farewell view of the St. Lawrence near Montreal, the right side wins out overall thanks to glimpses of the Rocky Mountain front range during cruise and the dramatic San Gabriel Mountains backdrop during the LAX approach, giving it more consistent terrain interest across the flight.
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 on runway 24 to the southwest, the left side offers a brief look back at the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's south shore before the aircraft turns onto its westbound track. The right side mostly shows suburban Montreal and the Laurentian foothills fading into haze. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and Mount Royal (distant), Lake Saint-Louis.
What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?
When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into LAX from the east in typical west-flow conditions, the right side faces north toward the San Gabriel Mountains and the San Fernando Valley as the aircraft descends over the Los Angeles basin. The left side mainly shows flat suburban sprawl toward the South Bay with less topographic interest. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, San Fernando Valley, Hollywood Hills, downtown Los Angeles skyline (distant).
How long is the flight from Montreal to Los Angeles?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes about 5 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,468 miles (3,973 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Los Angeles flight path pass over?
Great Lakes basin, Great Plains of Kansas and Colorado, southern Rocky Mountains, Colorado Plateau, and the Mojave Desert before descent into the Los Angeles basin