Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Munich. While takeoff offers good views of the St. Lawrence and Laurentians, the landing approach into Munich provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the Bavarian Alps are far more striking than the relatively modest Laurentian Mountains, and the Isar valley descent offers sustained scenic interest.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Montreal. Right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (flowing southeast through the valley), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon), Montreal urban sprawl (receding below), Île Perrot (visible in river to the west).

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Bavarian Alps and the Isar River valley during descent into Munich. The Alps form a dramatic southern backdrop, and the Isar's course through the Munich basin is clearly visible from altitude. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps (southern horizon, snow-capped peaks), Isar River (flowing north through Munich), Munich city center (visible as urban grid), Dachau area (northwest of approach path).

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Munich (MUC) takes 7h 15m.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic over the Grand Banks of Newfoundland (visible during early climb if weather permits), then proceeds over the open North Atlantic with occasional views of Greenland's southern tip and Iceland's eastern coast depending on routing. Over the UK and continental Europe, the flight passes over the North Sea, then England or the English Channel, before crossing France (Seine River valley, Loire valley visible on clear days), and approaching Munich from the northwest over the Swabian plateau and Bavarian foothills.