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BKO → ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from Modibo Keita International Airport (Bamako) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Sahara's central volcanic massifs, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and a more favorable angle for the Paris skyline during the final descent into Orly.
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Ahaggar Massif
Dramatic dark volcanic peaks and plateaus rising from the Sahara floor in Algeria.
Balearic Islands
Distant views of Ibiza and Mallorca as the flight traverses the Mediterranean.
Central Pyrenees
The highest, snow-capped summits of the range, including Aneto peak.
Chaine des Puys
The iconic chain of extinct volcanic domes in France's Massif Central.
Paris Skyline
Optimal views of the Eiffel Tower and city center when landing at Orly from the south.
Keep your camera ready roughly 4 hours into the flight for the high Pyrenees. For the Paris landing, the right side is preferred as the flight path often circuits the city to the east, offering views of the major landmarks if landing on runways 06 or 24.
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Great Western Erg
Massive fields of orange sand dunes stretching across the Algerian Sahara.
Costa Blanca
The white sandy coastline of eastern Spain near Alicante as you cross into Europe.
Western Pyrenees
The lush, green-sloped mountains marking the border between Spain and France.
Aquitaine Vineyards
The sprawling wine-producing regions of southwestern France.
Loire Valley
Views of the winding Loire River and the historic chateaus dotting the landscape.
Sit toward the front to avoid wing obstruction when viewing the Sahara. Afternoon flights are best on this side to avoid the harsh direct sun, providing softer light for photos of the French countryside.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 4,135 km (2,569 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 52 min
Departure: BKO (12.5335, -7.94994)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: International
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