The great-circle path north of the Pacific keeps dramatic terrain on the left for most of the flight: Hudson Bay's coastline, the Alaska Range, the volcanic arc of the Aleutian Islands, and Kamchatka's snow-covered volcanoes, followed by a Fuji view on arrival. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean and distant, unremarkable Canadian interior.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Tokyo is 6,434 miles (10,354 km), a flight of about 13 hours 20 minutes.
The route's midpoint falls near the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, with Kamchatka's volcanic peaks visible to the north shortly after.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YUL
RIGHTDeparting on runway 24, the aircraft banks right shortly after liftoff to establish its northbound heading toward the Arctic route, swinging the nose back across Montreal Island. This puts downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River squarely on the right side during the climb.
Landing at NRT
LEFTArriving from the north Pacific side, the descent into Narita tracks down over Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo Bay, putting the Tokyo skyline and, on clear days, the unmistakable cone of Mount Fuji on the left side of the aircraft during the final approach turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to New Tokyo International (NRT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Tokyo. The great-circle path north of the Pacific keeps dramatic terrain on the left for most of the flight: Hudson Bay's coastline, the Alaska Range, the volcanic arc of the Aleutian Islands, and Kamchatka's snow-covered volcanoes, followed by a Fuji view on arrival. The right side spends most of the flight over featureless open ocean and distant, unremarkable Canadian interior.
What can I see during takeoff from Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 24, the aircraft banks right shortly after liftoff to establish its northbound heading toward the Arctic route, swinging the nose back across Montreal Island. This puts downtown Montreal, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River squarely on the right side during the climb. Notable sights include: Mount Royal, St. Lawrence River, downtown Montreal skyline, Olympic Stadium.
What can I see when landing at New Tokyo International in Tokyo?
When landing at New Tokyo International (NRT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Arriving from the north Pacific side, the descent into Narita tracks down over Chiba Prefecture and Tokyo Bay, putting the Tokyo skyline and, on clear days, the unmistakable cone of Mount Fuji on the left side of the aircraft during the final approach turn. Notable sights include: Mount Fuji, Tokyo Bay, Tokyo skyline, Chiba coastline.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Tokyo?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to New Tokyo International (NRT) takes about 13 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 6,434 miles (10,354 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Montreal to Tokyo flight path pass over?
The route's midpoint falls near the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands, with Kamchatka's volcanic peaks visible to the north shortly after.