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ABV β CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (Abuja) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Ahaggar Mountains' volcanic peaks and avoids the harsh afternoon sun glare during the northward trek across the Sahara.
Ahaggar Mountains
Dramatic basalt peaks and high-altitude volcanic plateaus rising sharply from the Algerian desert floor.
Algiers
The 'White City' of Algiers is often visible as a bright crescent on the Mediterranean coast.
French Riviera
Distant views of the glamorous CΓ΄te d'Azur as the plane crosses into European airspace near Marseille.
Distant Alps
On exceptionally clear days, the snow-capped French Alps may be visible on the far eastern horizon.
Burgundy Region
The meticulously organized grid-like patterns of world-famous vineyards as you approach the Paris basin.
The right side is ideal for northbound afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight. The transition from the stark, red Saharan mountains to the lush, green French river valleys is most striking from this side. Keep your camera ready about 2 hours into the flight for the most dramatic desert topography.
Grand Erg Occidental
Witness the massive 'sea of sand' with its complex dune patterns across western Algeria.
Tell Atlas Range
The final rugged mountain barrier before the African continent meets the Mediterranean Sea.
Spanish Coastline
On clearer paths, the distant horizon reveals the edge of the Iberian Peninsula and the Balearic Sea.
Massif Central
View the ancient volcanic hills and green plateaus of south-central France.
Loire Valley
See the winding rivers and occasional chateaux of the French countryside during the descent.
Sit on the left if you are flying during the morning to keep the sun behind you. This side is better for viewing the vastness of the western Sahara dunes, though afternoon flights will suffer from significant window glare.
Distance: 4,470 km (2,778 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 16 min
Departure: ABV (9.006790161132812, 7.263169765472412)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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