Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Zurich to Montreal. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat captures Lake Zurich and the Alps on departure and the St. Lawrence and Montreal on arrival, making it the clear choice for the whole journey.

During takeoff from Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically departs on runway 16 heading south or runway 28 heading west. On a westbound transatlantic routing, a left-side seat gives you views over Lake Zurich and the Swiss Plateau before the Alps come into view to the south. The city of Zurich and the Limmat valley are clearly visible on the left during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich, Zurich city center and the Limmat river, the Glarus Alps to the southeast, Lake Greifen.

When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. YHU (Saint-Hubert) sits southeast of Montreal island. Arrivals typically come in from the east or northeast, meaning a left-side seat looks north toward the St. Lawrence River and Montreal island during the approach. You get a clear view of the St. Lawrence, the Montreal skyline, and the distinctive shape of the island as you descend. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal island and downtown skyline, Mont Royal, Richelieu River valley.

The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to St Hubert (YHU) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.

The flight tracks northwest over the Jura Mountains and eastern France, crosses the English Channel near the Normandy coast, then heads out over the North Atlantic. The route passes south of Greenland and Iceland, with occasional iceberg fields and sea ice visible at lower latitudes in winter. The Canadian coastline is crossed over Labrador or Quebec, with the boreal forest and frozen lakes of the Canadian Shield visible for the final hour before descending toward Montreal.