While the takeoff favors the left with Newfoundland's coastal terrain, the right side gains ground over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Gaspé Peninsula's Chic-Choc mountains during cruise, then delivers a strong finish with the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline on landing.
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Flight Path
St. John's to Montreal is 1,005 miles (1,618 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Anticosti Island, and the Chic-Choc Mountains of the Gaspé Peninsula along the northern route corridor
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYT
LEFTDeparting St. John's to the west, the left side looks south across the rugged Avalon Peninsula with its many bays, barren hills, and scattered lakes, giving a dramatic look at Newfoundland's coastline before the aircraft climbs inland.
Landing at YUL
RIGHTOn approach into Montreal from the east, the aircraft crosses south of downtown before turning onto the southwest-facing runways, putting the St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, and the Montreal skyline on the right side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from St Johns International (YYT) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from St. John's to Montreal. While the takeoff favors the left with Newfoundland's coastal terrain, the right side gains ground over the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Gaspé Peninsula's Chic-Choc mountains during cruise, then delivers a strong finish with the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's skyline on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from St Johns International in St. John's?
During takeoff from St Johns International (YYT), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing St. John's to the west, the left side looks south across the rugged Avalon Peninsula with its many bays, barren hills, and scattered lakes, giving a dramatic look at Newfoundland's coastline before the aircraft climbs inland. Notable sights include: Conception Bay, Avalon Peninsula highlands, St. John's harbor, scattered barrens lakes.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Montreal from the east, the aircraft crosses south of downtown before turning onto the southwest-facing runways, putting the St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, and the Montreal skyline on the right side of the cabin. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, downtown Montreal skyline, Biosphère on Île Sainte-Hélène.
How long is the flight from St. John's to Montreal?
The flight from St Johns International (YYT) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,005 miles (1,618 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the St. John's to Montreal flight path pass over?
Gulf of St. Lawrence, Anticosti Island, and the Chic-Choc Mountains of the Gaspé Peninsula along the northern route corridor