Seeing Samuel De Champlain Bridge from a plane3 ★
Opened in 2019 to replace a crumbling 1962 bridge, it is one of the busiest crossings in Canada. Look for its single tuning-fork-shaped pylon, about 550 ft tall, and harp of cables over the St. Lawrence southwest of downtown Montreal.
2 of our routes pass it. Québec · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Montreal: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lauderdale to Montreal | Left | on the way down |
| New York to Montreal | Left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Samuel De Champlain Bridge from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Samuel De Champlain Bridge from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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