About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Toronto. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise portion heading southwest, the left side also faces generally south toward Lake Ontario as it comes into view in the latter half of the flight, while the right side looks north over the Canadian Shield fringe and Ontario farmland. Left is the clear choice for the full journey.
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. Montreal's runways 06L/06R send departures heading northeast before turning west toward Toronto, putting the left side over the St. Lawrence River and the Montreal city core including Mount Royal. The right side faces suburban sprawl to the north. Notable sights include: Mount Royal and its forested summit, the St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Louis, the Montreal city grid and downtown towers, Île de Montréal shoreline.
What can I see when landing at Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Pearson's most common arrival runway 05 brings aircraft in from the southwest over Lake Ontario's north shore, and the left side faces south over the lake itself and the Toronto waterfront. The right side looks north over suburban Mississauga and Brampton with little of interest. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario's open water and Toronto Islands, the CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, the Toronto waterfront and harbour, Humber Bay.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Toronto?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes Approximately 55 to 65 minutes.
What does the Montreal to Toronto flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the flat St. Lawrence Lowlands and Ontario farmland. Kingston and the eastern end of Lake Ontario appear on the left side roughly halfway through. The Thousand Islands region where the St. Lawrence exits Lake Ontario is faintly visible to the south. The terrain is predominantly flat agricultural land with no significant elevation changes. Lake Ontario's north shore comes into view on the left side in the final 20 minutes of flight.