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CDG → HAJ
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Hannover Airport (Hannover)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Ardennes forest and the iconic Rhine River crossing near Cologne before the descent into Hannover.
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Champagne Vineyards
The rolling hills of the Reims area, famous for its world-class sparkling wine production.
Ardennes Massif
Dense, dark green forest coverage stretching across the borders of France and Belgium.
Cologne & The Rhine
On clear days, the winding Rhine River and the distant silhouette of the Cologne Cathedral are visible.
Teutoburg Forest
A prominent forested ridge that serves as a geographic landmark shortly before the descent into Hannover.
The right side is ideal for capturing the geographic transition from the French plains to the German highlands. For the best views of the Rhine, choose a seat behind the wing. Evening flights provide beautiful golden-hour lighting over the German forests.
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Grand Paris Northern Suburbs
Immediately after takeoff from CDG, catch views of Saint-Denis and the Stade de France depending on the runway.
Picardy Plains
A vast expanse of agricultural patchwork characteristic of the Hauts-de-France region.
Ruhr Valley Skyline
The dense industrial and urban landscape of Dortmund and the surrounding metropolitan area visible on the horizon.
Münsterland Waterways
Flat, scenic landscapes dotted with canals and small lakes as the flight crosses into Lower Saxony.
Sit on the left to avoid the harshest direct sunlight during afternoon flights. It is also the best side to spot the urban sprawl of Northern France and the edge of the industrial Ruhr district.
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Get eSIMs for GermanyDistance: 631 km (392 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Route Type: International
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