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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side typically offers superior lighting for photography on this westbound route and captures more varied coastal geography in both Europe and North America.

Left Side Highlights
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Paris Outskirts

Aerial views of the Seine River loops and the northern Parisian suburbs shortly after takeoff.

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English Channel

Clear views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near Dieppe or Le Havre.

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Greenland Fjords

Stunning vistas of jagged mountains and floating icebergs along the southern tip of Greenland.

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Labrador Coastline

The rugged and desolate rocky inlets of the eastern Canadian coast.

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Lake Superior

A vast expanse of the largest Great Lake as the flight crosses from Ontario into Minnesota.

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Mississippi River

The winding river defining the border between St. Paul and Minneapolis during the final descent.

The left side (A-seats) avoids direct sunlight for most of the westbound journey, making it easier to see Greenland's ice sheets without glare. Look out approximately 4 to 5 hours into the flight for the best glacier views. During winter flights, the southern horizon often glows with a long-lasting sunset.

Right Side Highlights
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Southern England

Patchwork fields of the English countryside and the Bristol Channel.

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Irish Sea

The transition from the UK to the deep Atlantic over the Irish coast.

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Greenland Ice Cap

The immense, flat white expanse of the world's second-largest ice body.

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Canadian Boreal Forest

Dense, endless evergreen forests of Northern Ontario dotted with thousands of lakes.

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Boundary Waters

The pristine wilderness area and interconnected lakes along the US-Canada border.

The right side is the premier choice for night flights to spot the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) as the path crosses high magnetic latitudes. For daytime flights, expect significant glare from the sun. Keep your window shade down during mid-flight unless spotting specific landmarks to stay cool.

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Route Information

Distance: 6,775 km (4,210 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 58 min

Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Arrival: MSP (44.882, -93.221802)

Route Type: International

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