Vancouver to Montreal flight path: YVR to YUL

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vancouver to Montreal. The left side strings together the most distinctive scenery of the trip: the North Shore Mountains and Vancouver at takeoff, a glimpse of the Canadian Rockies near Jasper and Mount Robson early in cruise, and downtown Montreal with Mount Royal on descent, while the right side is dominated by flat prairie and boreal forest for most of the flight.

During takeoff from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YVR eastbound, the North Shore Mountains and downtown Vancouver stay visible on the north side of the aircraft as it climbs over the Fraser River delta, giving a strong mountain-and-city combo right at takeoff. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress), downtown Vancouver skyline, Fraser River delta, Burrard Inlet.

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into YUL, the approach path passes close to Montreal Island, putting downtown Montreal's skyline, Mount Royal, and the St. Lawrence River in view on the north/left side before the turn onto final for runway 24. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, downtown Montreal skyline, Mount Royal, Laurentian foothills in the distance.

The flight from Vancouver International (YVR) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 4 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,288 miles (3,682 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

Canadian Rockies near Jasper and Mount Robson shortly after departure, followed by the vast lake-studded boreal forest of the Canadian Shield across Manitoba and northern Ontario, with Lake Superior's north shore visible near the route's midpoint.