The left side offers the only real scenic variety on this short flight — river and city views on departure from Montreal, and a lake/skyline view on arrival into Toronto — while the right side stays over featureless farmland the whole way.
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Flight Path
Montreal to Toronto is 315 miles (507 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
St Lawrence Lowlands farmland, the Frontenac Arch/Thousand Islands region near Kingston, and the north shore of Lake Ontario
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Takeoff from YUL
LEFTDeparting YUL on runway 24 heading southwest, the left side gives a good look back at the St Lawrence River and Montreal's south shore before the aircraft turns onto its route toward Ontario. The right side mostly shows flat farmland and the Laurentian foothills receding into haze.
Landing at YYZ
LEFTOn approach into YYZ from the east, the left side faces south toward Lake Ontario, offering a view of the lake's shoreline and often a glimpse of downtown Toronto's skyline before the final turn to land. The right side shows only the flat suburban sprawl north of the airport.
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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. The left side offers the only real scenic variety on this short flight — river and city views on departure from Montreal, and a lake/skyline view on arrival into Toronto — while the right side stays over featureless farmland the whole way.
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 left side gives a good look back at the St Lawrence River and Montreal's south shore before the aircraft turns onto its route toward Ontario. The right side mostly shows flat farmland and the Laurentian foothills receding into haze. Notable sights include: St Lawrence River, Montreal skyline and Mont Royal, Lachine Canal area, south shore suburbs.
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. On approach into YYZ from the east, the left side faces south toward Lake Ontario, offering a view of the lake's shoreline and often a glimpse of downtown Toronto's skyline before the final turn to land. The right side shows only the flat suburban sprawl north of the airport. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto skyline (CN Tower area), Toronto Islands, Etobicoke suburbs.
How long is the flight from Montreal to Toronto?
The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 315 miles (507 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, the Frontenac Arch/Thousand Islands region near Kingston, and the north shore of Lake Ontario