About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Montreal. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise at altitude the route tracks northeast over the St. Lawrence lowlands and the left side maintains better sightlines toward the river corridor and the transition from Ontario farmland to Quebec's broader river valley. Right side offers little beyond flat agricultural land throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastbound on runways 05/06R/06L, so a left (north) seat looks over Lake Simcoe and the Oak Ridges Moraine as you climb out. The right side faces south toward Lake Ontario but the urban sprawl of Mississauga and Brampton dominates without the same geographic drama. Notable sights include: Lake Simcoe to the north, the Oak Ridges Moraine ridge line, the urban grid of North York and Markham below, and the Don Valley corridor cutting southward.
What can I see when landing at Montreal International Dorval in Montreal?
When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. YUL typically lands westbound on runways 24L/24R, meaning the aircraft approaches from the east over the St. Lawrence River. A left (south) seat gives a direct view down onto the St. Lawrence, the islands, and the Montreal city core including Mount Royal as you descend. The right side looks north toward the flat Laurentian lowlands. Notable sights include: The St. Lawrence River broadening toward Lac Saint-Pierre, Île de Montréal and Île Jésus (Laval), Mount Royal rising from the urban grid, and the Old Port waterfront district.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Montreal?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 55 to 70 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Montreal flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Ontario-Quebec border near the upper St. Lawrence River corridor, passing over Kingston and the Thousand Islands region early in the flight, then tracking over the flat agricultural lowlands between Cornwall and the Montreal plain. The St. Lawrence becomes increasingly visible and broad as you approach Montreal. No significant terrain — this is one of Canada's flattest flight corridors.