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CDG → FRA
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (Frankfurt)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the historic Rhine Valley's castles and a stunning perspective of the Frankfurt skyline during the final approach descent.
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Paris Outskirts
Wide views of the eastern Parisian suburbs and the Marne river winding through the landscape.
Épernay Vineyards
A direct look at the 'Avenue de Champagne' and some of the world's most famous grape estates.
Rhine Gorge
The UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley featuring clifftop castles and the famous Loreley rock.
Pfälzerwald
The Palatinate Forest, a massive biosphere reserve with deep green valleys and red sandstone formations.
Mainhattan Skyline
A spectacular low-altitude view of Frankfurt's skyscrapers, the tallest in Germany, during the final bank.
The right side is essential for the Frankfurt skyline approach. On evening flights, the setting sun illuminates the Rhine Valley castles and the glass towers of Frankfurt beautifully. If the flight arrives from the west into runway 07R, the right side provides the most direct and unobstructed view of the city center.
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CDG Terminal View
Excellent view of the unique circular 'Camembert' architecture of Terminal 1 upon takeoff.
Reims Plains
The expansive chalky plains of the Champagne-Ardenne region known for its world-class vineyards.
Luxembourg Borderlands
Rolling green hills and dense forests marking the transition from France to the Grand Duchy.
Eifel Volcanic Field
Deep blue crater lakes known as 'Maars' are visible near the German border on clear days.
Taunus Ridges
The dense forest canopy of the Taunus mountains just north of the Frankfurt airport approach path.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. Look for the winding Moselle River near the border, which provides a silver thread through the landscape. Specific landmarks like the Nürburgring circuit can occasionally be spotted on this side during clear-weather northern routings.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 449 km (279 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 45 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)
Route Type: International
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