The right side offers the more consistent scenic payoff across the flight: the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario at departure, plus glimpses of the St. Lawrence lowlands and Thousand Islands region during the short cruise, whereas the left side is scenic mainly during the final approach into Montreal.
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Flight Path
Toronto to Montreal is 315 miles (507 km), a flight of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
St. Lawrence River lowlands, Thousand Islands region near Kingston, flat farmland of eastern Ontario
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Takeoff from YYZ
RIGHTDeparting YYZ on the northeast-bound runway, the right side gives a good look back at downtown Toronto's skyline (CN Tower included) and the shoreline of Lake Ontario as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its Montreal heading. The left side mostly shows Mississauga suburbs and flat farmland.
Landing at YUL
LEFTOn the descent into YUL, arrivals typically curve in from the northeast over the St. Lawrence River before lining up on the southwest-facing runway, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Mount Royal, downtown Montreal, and the river's islands. The right side mostly faces flat farmland on the South Shore.
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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 Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Montreal. The right side offers the more consistent scenic payoff across the flight: the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario at departure, plus glimpses of the St. Lawrence lowlands and Thousand Islands region during the short cruise, whereas the left side is scenic mainly during the final approach into Montreal.
What can I see during takeoff from Lester B Pearson International in Toronto?
During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing YYZ on the northeast-bound runway, the right side gives a good look back at downtown Toronto's skyline (CN Tower included) and the shoreline of Lake Ontario as the aircraft climbs and turns onto its Montreal heading. The left side mostly shows Mississauga suburbs and flat farmland. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands.
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. On the descent into YUL, arrivals typically curve in from the northeast over the St. Lawrence River before lining up on the southwest-facing runway, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Mount Royal, downtown Montreal, and the river's islands. The right side mostly faces flat farmland on the South Shore. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Mount Royal, downtown Montreal skyline, Ile-des-Soeurs area.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Montreal?
The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) 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 Toronto to Montreal flight path pass over?
St. Lawrence River lowlands, Thousand Islands region near Kingston, flat farmland of eastern Ontario