Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Sydney. While takeoff favors the right, the landing view dominates this 9,000+ mile journey. Botany Bay and Sydney's dramatic coastal approach on the left side during descent provides the most memorable and geographically distinctive viewing experience of the entire flight.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Montreal typically departs eastbound (Runways 06L/06R). Right-side seats face north across the St. Lawrence River valley and toward the Laurentian Mountains, offering immediate terrain contrast. Left side shows the flat suburban sprawl west toward Ontario. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (immediate north), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon, 30+ miles distant), Montreal urban grid (directly below and receding west), Île Perrot (visible in river to northwest).

When landing at Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Sydney typically lands westbound (Runways 16L/16R). Left-side seats during approach face south across Botany Bay and the Tasman Sea, showing the dramatic coastal geography. Right side shows inland western suburbs with less visual distinction. Notable sights include: Botany Bay (immediate south, clearly visible as distinct water body), Sydney Harbour entrance and headlands (north, visible as darker promontories), Kingsford Smith runway complex (directly below during final approach), Tasman Sea (southern horizon).

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) takes Approximately 17-18 hours (including one fuel stop, typically in Singapore or similar).

This routing crosses the Indian Ocean with no significant visible landmarks during the 8-10 hour oceanic cruise phase. The flight path typically proceeds southeast from Montreal, crosses the Atlantic, transits southern Europe or North Africa airspace, then continues southeast across the Middle East and Indian Ocean. Notable waypoints include the Strait of Malacca region (if visible during daylight) and approach to Australia over the Coral Sea. Most of the journey occurs over featureless ocean at cruise altitude (35,000+ feet) where individual landmarks are not distinguishable.