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CDG → CUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Cancún International Airport (Cancun)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the most iconic views of this route, including the scenic transition from the European coast to the North American seaboard and a high probability of seeing the turquoise Cancun Hotel Zone on the final approach.
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Paris Basin
Aerial views of the sprawling Paris suburbs and the winding Seine River immediately after takeoff from CDG.
Southern Ireland Coast
Rugged cliffs and the deep green landscapes of County Cork or Kerry as the plane leaves the European mainland.
Canadian Maritimes
Dramatic rocky coastlines and numerous inlets of Newfoundland or Nova Scotia as you make landfall in North America.
US East Coast
Distal views of the Mid-Atlantic barrier islands and major metropolitan skylines like New York or Philadelphia depending on the flight path.
The Bahamas
Stunning contrasts between deep ocean blue and the bright turquoise of the shallow Great Bahama Bank sandbars.
Cancun Hotel Zone
The world-famous '7' shaped sandbar and Nichupté Lagoon are frequently visible on the left side during the final descent.
As this is a westbound daytime flight, the left side faces south. This provides the best lighting for the Caribbean waters but can result in harsh sun glare during the mid-portion of the flight; keep your window shade partially down to manage heat. For the best view of the Cancun '7' shaped beach, ensure you are seated behind the wing for an unobstructed downward view.
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English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the distant white cliffs of the southern English coastline.
North Atlantic
Vast oceanic vistas that, on more northerly routes, may offer glimpses of passing ships or unique polar cloud formations.
New England Interior
Dense forest canopies and rolling mountain ranges of Maine and Massachusetts as the flight tracks southwest.
Florida Gulf Coast
Intricate wetlands and the white sandy curves of the Florida Panhandle and the Everglades region.
Yucatan Jungle
An endless green carpet of tropical dry forest stretching across the Mexican peninsula as you approach the airport.
The right side faces north, offering consistent, soft lighting which is ideal for photography without direct sun interference. If the flight path is pushed north by the jet stream, you might catch a glimpse of Greenland's southern glaciers. On landing, the right side offers a unique perspective of the dense Yucatan jungle and the sprawling outskirts of the city of Cancun.
Book Hotels in CancunDistance: 8,219 km (5,107 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 40 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: CUN (21.036500930800003, -86.8770980835)
Route Type: International
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