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HAJ → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Hannover Airport (Hannover) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the Steinhuder Meer shortly after takeoff and provides a sprawling perspective of the industrial Ruhr valley and the beautiful Picardy countryside near Paris.
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Steinhuder Meer
Lower Saxony's largest lake, located just west of Hannover, visible within minutes of takeoff.
Teutoburg Forest
A significant ridge of low, forested mountains that played a major role in Roman history.
The Ruhr Area
The massive industrial heart of Germany, including the cities of Dortmund and Essen, visible at cruise altitude.
Château de Chantilly
A stunning historic castle and its vast forest grounds, usually visible during the low-altitude approach to CDG.
Charles de Gaulle Terminals
A bird's-eye view of the complex circular terminal architecture of CDG during the final taxi or touchdown.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights as the sun will be behind the aircraft, illuminating the French countryside. Keep your camera ready about 10 minutes before landing for the Château de Chantilly. Window seats forward of the wing are recommended to avoid engine heat haze distorting the view of the Ruhr district.
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Hannover City Center
Immediate views of the New Town Hall and the Maschsee lake shortly after departure from HAJ.
Mittelland Canal
The world's longest artificial waterway visible as a silver ribbon stretching across the German landscape.
Liège Architecture
A glimpse of the Meuse river and the dense urban sprawl of the Walloon region in Belgium.
The Ardennes
Distant views of the forested highlands and rolling hills of the French-Belgian border region.
Distant Paris Skyline
On specific southern approach paths into CDG, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre may appear on the horizon.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. During the final descent, watch for the Oise river valley. If the plane circles south of the airport before landing on runways 26L/27R, this side provides the most iconic views of the Paris city center.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 631 km (392 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 3 min
Departure: HAJ (52.461101532, 9.68507957458)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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