Loading map...
FNA → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lungi International Airport (Freetown) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the deep Sahara interior, the dramatic Saharan Atlas mountain range, and a spectacular approach into Paris that often showcases the city's landmarks and the Massif Central volcanoes.
Search flights from FNA to CDG
Loma Mountains
Early flight views of the lush, mountainous interior of Sierra Leone and the Guinea highlands.
Grand Erg Occidental
A vast 'sea of sand' in the Algerian Sahara with massive, undulating orange dunes that seem endless.
Saharan Atlas
The striking transition from desert to mountain as you cross the high ridges of the Atlas range in Algeria.
Mediterranean Crossing
The deep blue expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, often dotted with cargo ships heading toward the Strait of Gibraltar.
Massif Central
The unique landscape of central France, featuring the Chain of Puys, a series of dormant volcanic domes.
Parisian Horizon
During the final descent into CDG, this side often provides glimpses of the Eiffel Tower and the urban sprawl of Paris.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the desert landscape illuminated by the rising sun, highlighting the textures of the dunes. It offers the most diverse geographic transitions, from tropical mountains to arid desert and finally European temperate forests. For night arrivals, the right side often yields better views of the illuminated Paris city center.
Book Hotels in Paris
Atlantic Coastline
Dramatic views of the West African coast where the Atlantic meets the shores of Mauritania and Western Sahara.
Adrar Plateau
The rugged, rocky landscapes of northern Mauritania, featuring deep canyons and isolated oases.
Canary Islands Distance
On clear days, the silhouette of the easternmost Canary Islands can be spotted on the far horizon.
Bordeaux Vineyards
As you enter French airspace, the patchwork of famous wine estates in the Aquitaine region is visible.
Loire Valley
Elegant views of the winding Loire River and the numerous historic châteaux dotting the riverbanks.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to witness spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also better if you want to avoid the direct glare of the morning sun while flying north. Keep an eye out for the Eye of the Sahara (Richat Structure) which may be visible depending on the exact air corridor taken.
Get eSIMs for Sierra Leone
Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 4,726 km (2,937 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 5 hrs 34 min
Departure: FNA (8.616439999999999, -13.1955)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.