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HAV → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from José Martí International Airport (Havana) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the North American coastline during the initial ascent, potential glimpses of Atlantic Canada, and a scenic entry into Europe over the Irish and Normandy coasts.
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Florida Straits
Breathtaking turquoise waters and the string of the Florida Keys shortly after departure from Havana.
US East Coast
Distant views of the glowing metropolitan corridors of Miami, the Carolinas, and potentially New England.
Atlantic Canada
Rugged coastlines and potential icebergs near Newfoundland depending on the specific Great Circle track.
The Emerald Isle
The first sight of Europe often includes the jagged green cliffs and rolling hills of Southern Ireland.
Normandy Coast
Historic D-Day beaches and white chalk cliffs as the aircraft crosses the English Channel into France.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. Since this is an eastbound overnight flight, watch for the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico shortly after takeoff. Keep your window shade down during the middle of the flight to sleep, but open it as you cross the Irish Sea to catch the morning light hitting the European coast. In winter, keep an eye out for the Northern Lights over the North Atlantic.
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Deep Atlantic
An uninterrupted view of the vast, deep blue North Atlantic and the occasional contrail of other aircraft.
Oceanic Sunrise
A direct view of the sun rising over the horizon, casting vibrant colors across the cloud layers.
Brittany Peninsula
The rocky shores and lighthouses of Northwest France as the plane prepares for its descent.
Loire Valley
Views of the winding rivers and patchwork fields of the French countryside heading toward Paris.
The right side is ideal for those who enjoy watching the sunrise directly, though it can get quite bright and warm in the morning. During the final approach into CDG, the right side often provides a broader view of the Parisian suburbs and the agricultural heartland of the Île-de-France region. If the airport is landing to the West, you might see the Eiffel Tower in the far distance during the base leg of the approach.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 7,744 km (4,812 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 9 hrs 7 min
Departure: HAV (22.989200592041016, -82.40910339355469)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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