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CDG → VNO
Which side of the plane to sit from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris) to Vilnius International Airport (Vilnius)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring a potential panoramic view of Paris upon departure and a high likelihood of seeing the iconic Trakai Island Castle during the descent into Vilnius.
Parisian Skyline
Frequent views of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and the Seine River if the aircraft departs towards the east.
Berlin Metropolitan Area
Clear views of the sprawling German capital and the Müggelsee lake district while cruising over Central Europe.
Masurian Lake District
A stunning mosaic of thousands of interconnected lakes and rivers in northeastern Poland, especially vibrant in summer.
Trakai Island Castle
The legendary 14th-century red-brick castle situated on an island in Lake Galvė, visible during the final approach.
Vilnius Old Town
A bird's-eye view of the UNESCO-listed historic center with its distinctive red-tiled roofs and numerous Baroque spires.
Sit on the right for the best chance of spotting Trakai Castle about 10 minutes before landing. For morning flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft for the first half of the journey, providing excellent lighting for photography of the Paris skyline.
Picardy Landscapes
Rolling agricultural plains and historic World War I battlefields of Northern France shortly after takeoff.
North German Plain
Expansive views of the flat, fertile lowlands of Lower Saxony characterized by large-scale farming and wind parks.
Baltic Horizon
On northerly routes, the shimmering blue of the Baltic Sea becomes visible near the German-Polish border.
Pomeranian Forests
Dense, dark green pine forests and timberlands stretching across the northern regions of Poland.
Vilnius Northern Outskirts
Views of the Neris River winding through the green residential districts and modern architecture of the city.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. If the flight path tracks further north, keep an eye out for the Curonian Spit in the far distance as you enter Lithuanian airspace.
Distance: 1,674 km (1,040 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 14 min
Departure: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Arrival: VNO (54.634102, 25.285801)
Route Type: International
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