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GIG → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (Rio De Janeiro) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Rio de Janeiro's iconic coastline immediately after takeoff and provides a superior vantage point for the European approach over the Atlantic coast.
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Rio Coastline
Breathtaking views of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Christ the Redeemer shortly after departure from GIG.
Brazilian Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the rugged coastline and the city of Salvador as you head north.
Portuguese Coast
The first sightings of Europe often include the dramatic cliffs of Cabo da Roca and the Sintra mountains.
Brittany Peninsula
Craggy coastlines and emerald waters of western France as the plane enters French airspace.
Paris Landmarks
On many approaches to CDG, the left side provides views of La Défense and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Since most flights are overnight, the departure view of Rio's city lights is spectacular. During the morning arrival in France, the left side benefits from softer lighting for photography of the European landscape.
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Guanabara Bay
Direct views of the Rio-Niterói Bridge and the city of Niterói during the initial climb.
Mid-Atlantic Sunrise
A front-row seat to a stunning sunrise over the ocean as you cross the equator toward Europe.
Pyrenees Peaks
If the flight path takes a more easterly route, the snow-capped Pyrenees can be seen on the horizon.
Loire Valley
View the patchwork of vineyards and historic chateaux in central France during the descent.
French Countryside
Charming views of red-roofed villages and the lush agriculture of the Paris Basin.
The right side is ideal for passengers who enjoy watching the sunrise, which occurs over the Atlantic on this side of the aircraft. As you approach CDG from the south or west, this side often offers a better view of the rural French landscape and the sprawling outer suburbs of Paris.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 9,184 km (5,707 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 hrs 48 min
Departure: GIG (-22.8099994659, -43.2505569458)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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