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CDG → PNR
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Pointe Noire Airport (Pointe-noire)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic geological formations of the Algerian Sahara and the deep, unbroken canopy of the Congo Basin rainforest.
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Parisian Basin
View the structured farmlands and historic estates of the Île-de-France region shortly after departure.
Provençal Coast
The deep blue Mediterranean coastline near Marseille as the flight transitions from mainland Europe.
Tassili n'Ajjer
Stunning Saharan sandstone plateaus and prehistoric rock forests in southeastern Algeria.
Aïr Mountains
Dark, volcanic mountain massifs rising sharply from the golden sands of the Nigerien desert.
Congo River Basin
The dense, emerald-green expanse of the world's second-largest tropical rainforest stretching to the horizon.
Mayombe Mountains
The low-lying, mist-covered coastal mountain range as you descend into the Republic of the Congo.
Choose the left side for better lighting during the mid-flight Saharan transit. This route often experiences 'Harmattan' dust haze between November and March, which can obscure ground views; however, the massive rock formations of the Sahara usually remain visible. For the best experience, book a seat well forward of the wing to avoid engine heat distortion over the desert.
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Western Paris
Iconic views of the Eiffel Tower and La Défense business district if the flight departs towards the south-west.
Balearic Archipelago
Aerial views of Mallorca or Ibiza during the crossing of the Mediterranean Sea.
Grand Erg Occidental
The classic Saharan image of massive, undulating orange sand dunes in western Algeria.
Niger River Delta
The complex network of rivers, creeks, and mangroves where the Niger River meets the Atlantic.
Atlantic Seaboard
The sparkling coastline of Gabon and the Gulf of Guinea during the final two hours of flight.
The right side is ideal for catching a spectacular sunset over the Atlantic Ocean as you approach Pointe Noire in the evening. If the flight path stays coastal, you will have a front-row seat to the offshore oil platforms which light up the ocean like stars during the night descent. Ensure you have your camera ready about 45 minutes before landing for the Gabonese coastline.
Book Hotels in Pointe-noireDistance: 6,054 km (3,762 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 7 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: PNR (-4.816030025482178, 11.88659954071045)
Route Type: International
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