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CDG → LPL
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (Liverpool)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Liverpool waterfront during the final approach and potential glimpses of the Paris skyline shortly after takeoff.
Paris Skyline
On a clear day with a northern departure, catch the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur to the south.
Somme Estuary
The dramatic meeting of the Somme River and the Channel, known for its vast tidal flats.
Oxford Spires
The historic university city of Oxford is often visible as you fly north toward the Midlands.
Birmingham Cityscape
Aerial view of the UK's second-largest city and its industrial heartland.
Liverpool Waterfront
Unbeatable views of the Three Graces, the Royal Albert Dock, and the Mersey ferry route on approach.
The right side is essential for the 'money shot' of Liverpool's UNESCO-worthy waterfront. During the typical approach into LPL, the aircraft often banks over the city, showcasing the football stadiums (Anfield and Goodison Park) and the cathedrals. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat blur.
Seine River Loops
The winding path of the Seine as it snakes northwest from Paris through the lush French countryside.
English Channel
The crossing over the narrow sea between Dieppe and the southern coast of England.
The Cotswolds
Rolling green hills and golden stone villages visible as the flight traverses central England.
Shropshire Hills
Rugged terrain and peaks near the Welsh border providing a dramatic change in landscape.
Wirral Peninsula
Excellent views of the land nestled between the River Dee and the River Mersey just before landing.
Sit on the left for the best views of the French Vexin region and the Shropshire Hills. If landing towards the east, you may see the North Wales coastline in the distance. Morning flights offer softer light for photographing the green English Midlands.
Distance: 610 km (379 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: LPL (53.33359909057617, -2.849720001220703)
Route Type: International
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