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DFW → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (Dallas-Fort Worth) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is superior for transatlantic flights heading to Europe due to the high-latitude Great Circle route, which offers spectacular views of the Canadian Maritimes and the best chance to see the Aurora Borealis during overnight segments.
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Newfoundland Coastlines
Aerial views of the rugged, jagged cliffs and deep fjords of eastern Canada as you depart North America.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The massive estuary system where the river meets the ocean, often filled with ice floes in winter months.
Aurora Borealis
On nighttime flights during solar activity, this side offers a clear view of the Northern Lights over the North Atlantic.
Irish West Coast
The first glimpse of Europe, featuring the dramatic green landscapes of County Donegal or Mayo.
Greenland Ice Caps
On more northerly flight tracks, distant but breathtaking views of the southern tip of Greenland's massive ice sheets.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine glare for Aurora photography. The best time for Newfoundland views is 4-5 hours into the flight. If the flight is during winter, keep your window shade open slightly at night to check for the Northern Lights once you are past the Canadian coast.
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US Northeast Corridor
The distant light clusters of major metropolitan areas like New York City and Boston during the early cruise phase.
English Channel
Observation of one of the world's busiest shipping lanes with numerous vessels visible below.
Normandy Coast
The historic beaches and white chalk cliffs of northern France as the aircraft begins its descent.
Seine River
The winding path of the river through the French countryside as you approach the Paris basin.
Greater Paris Area
Dense urban architecture and suburban French towns during the final approach into CDG.
This side is ideal for the arrival phase. As you descend into Paris (usually in the morning), the rising sun will be on this side, providing beautiful golden-hour lighting for photos of the French countryside. Look for the English Channel roughly 45 minutes before landing. Be aware that the Eiffel Tower is rarely visible from standard CDG approach paths, but you may see the La Défense skyline.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 7,944 km (4,936 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 21 min
Departure: DFW (32.896801, -97.038002)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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