Montreal to Toronto flight pathYULYTZ

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Flight time1h 05m
Distance306
Heading247° → 243°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.0 right

While the Montreal departure offers a brief city view, the Toronto approach delivers a sustained, iconic skyline-and-lake vista that's more visually striking and lasts longer during descent.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Montreal to Toronto is 306 miles (492 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.

St. Lawrence Lowlands farmland, Lake Ontario's eastern basin, and the Bay of Quinte region near Kingston are crossed during cruise on this short hop.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Montreal (left side) — Mont Royal, downtown Montreal skyline, St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier Bridge

Takeoff from YUL

LEFT

Departing YUL on runway 24 heading southwest, the initial climb keeps Montreal's skyline, Mont Royal, and the St. Lawrence River visible on the left as the aircraft banks away from the city center toward Toronto.

Mont Royaldowntown Montreal skylineSt. Lawrence RiverJacques Cartier Bridge
YUL Montreal International DorvalHub for Air Canada, Air Transat

Landing at YTZ

RIGHT

Approaching YTZ from the east over Lake Ontario on runway 26, downtown Toronto's skyline sits just north of the flight path, putting the CN Tower and waterfront on the right side during the final descent.

CN TowerToronto skylineLake Ontario waterfrontToronto Islands
YTZ City CentreHub for Porter Airlines

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to City Centre (YTZ)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Toronto. While the Montreal departure offers a brief city view, the Toronto approach delivers a sustained, iconic skyline-and-lake vista that's more visually striking and lasts longer during descent.

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 YUL on runway 24 heading southwest, the initial climb keeps Montreal's skyline, Mont Royal, and the St. Lawrence River visible on the left as the aircraft banks away from the city center toward Toronto. Notable sights include: Mont Royal, downtown Montreal skyline, St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier Bridge.

What can I see when landing at City Centre in Toronto?

When landing at City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching YTZ from the east over Lake Ontario on runway 26, downtown Toronto's skyline sits just north of the flight path, putting the CN Tower and waterfront on the right side during the final descent. Notable sights include: CN Tower, Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario waterfront, Toronto Islands.

How long is the flight from Montreal to Toronto?

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to City Centre (YTZ) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 306 miles (492 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Montreal to Toronto flight path pass over?

St. Lawrence Lowlands farmland, Lake Ontario's eastern basin, and the Bay of Quinte region near Kingston are crossed during cruise on this short hop.