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EMA → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft typically offers a superior view of the London metropolitan area during the transit south and provides the best angle for spotting the Eiffel Tower and the Paris skyline on the final approach into Charles de Gaulle.
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London Skyline
On clear days, the skyscrapers of the City and Canary Wharf are visible to the west as you pass over the home counties.
Beachy Head
The dramatic white chalk headland and lighthouse on the southern coast of England near Eastbourne.
Dieppe Coastline
The arrival into French airspace usually offers views of the rugged Alabaster Coast and its limestone cliffs.
Paris Cityscape
If the flight approaches from the north, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, and the La Défense district are often visible on the horizon.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the English Channel. For the best chance to see the Eiffel Tower, hope for a 'Config Face à l'Est' (East-facing) landing, as the flight path will bank south then east, putting the city directly in your window.
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Thames Estuary
Aerial views of the busy shipping lanes and the expansive wetlands where the River Thames meets the North Sea.
Strait of Dover
The narrowest part of the English Channel, featuring the distant white chalk coastline of Kent.
Somme River Valley
The historic and winding river valley of Northern France, characterized by lush green wetlands and small villages.
Château de Chantilly
A magnificent historic estate and its massive forest located just north of the airport during the low-altitude descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and for views of the unique circular 'Camembert' architecture of CDG Terminal 1 during taxiing. Keep an eye out for the vast agricultural grids of the Picardy region which look particularly striking in spring and autumn.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 504 km (313 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 50 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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