The left side offers a richer overall narrative: a scenic Montreal departure followed by potential views of southern Greenland's fjords and glaciers during the mid-Atlantic crossing, giving more sustained visual variety than the right side's mostly open-ocean cruise, even though the right side gets a strong Alpine finale on approach.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Milano is 3,799 miles (6,114 km), a flight of about 6 hours 50 minutes.
Labrador Sea, southern coast of Greenland with fjords and ice sheet edge, Denmark Strait, North Atlantic open water toward the Irish coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
LEFTDeparting on runway 24 southwest, the aircraft typically banks north/northeast to join the transatlantic corridor, putting Montreal's downtown skyline, Mont Royal, and the St. Lawrence River directly under the left-side windows during the climb. The right side mostly shows flatter South Shore suburbs and farmland.
Landing at MXP
RIGHTMalpensa's approach from the north for runway 35 brings the aircraft down past the Alpine foothills, giving right-side passengers a good look at the snow-capped Alps including Monte Rosa's massif before the plane levels out over the Po Valley for landing. The left side mainly faces the flatter Lombardy plain and Milan's outskirts.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Malpensa (MXP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Milano. The left side offers a richer overall narrative: a scenic Montreal departure followed by potential views of southern Greenland's fjords and glaciers during the mid-Atlantic crossing, giving more sustained visual variety than the right side's mostly open-ocean cruise, even though the right side gets a strong Alpine finale on approach.
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 southwest, the aircraft typically banks north/northeast to join the transatlantic corridor, putting Montreal's downtown skyline, Mont Royal, and the St. Lawrence River directly under the left-side windows during the climb. The right side mostly shows flatter South Shore suburbs and farmland. Notable sights include: Mont Royal, Downtown Montreal skyline, St. Lawrence River, Ile Sainte-Helene.
What can I see when landing at Malpensa in Milano?
When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa's approach from the north for runway 35 brings the aircraft down past the Alpine foothills, giving right-side passengers a good look at the snow-capped Alps including Monte Rosa's massif before the plane levels out over the Po Valley for landing. The left side mainly faces the flatter Lombardy plain and Milan's outskirts. Notable sights include: Monte Rosa massif, Alpine foothills, Ticino River, Lombardy plain.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Milano?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Malpensa (MXP) takes about 6 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 3,799 miles (6,114 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Milano flight path pass over?
Labrador Sea, southern coast of Greenland with fjords and ice sheet edge, Denmark Strait, North Atlantic open water toward the Irish coast