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HER → ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (Heraklion) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Greek archipelagos early in the flight and provides the most dramatic views of the high Alpine peaks and the approach into the Paris basin.
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Cyclades Islands
Stunning aerial views of Santorini's caldera and the blue-and-white patterns of the Aegean islands.
Peloponnese Peninsula
The historic mountains and deeply indented coastline of southern mainland Greece.
Mont Blanc
Unrivaled views of the highest peak in the Alps and the surrounding Aosta Valley region.
Burgundy Vineyards
The geometric precision of world-famous vineyards near Dijon and the rolling hills of eastern France.
Fontainebleau Forest
The massive green lung south of Paris, signaling the final descent into Orly Airport.
Ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare while photographing the Aegean islands. On the final approach to ORY, if the plane lands towards the west, you may spot the Eiffel Tower and the Paris skyline in the distance.
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Cretan Coastline
Panoramic views of Heraklion and the rugged northern cliffs of Crete immediately after takeoff.
Mount Etna
On clear days, the distant silhouette of Sicily's active volcano can be seen across the Ionian Sea.
French Alps
Breathtaking views of the Ecrins National Park and the jagged glaciers of the Western Alps.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic plateaus and deep river gorges of central France as you head north.
Choose this side for afternoon flights to experience a spectacular sunset over the Mediterranean and the Alps. Keep an eye out for the rugged coastline of Calabria as you cross from the Ionian to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 2,384 km (1,481 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 11 min
Departure: HER (35.3396987915, 25.1802997589)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: International
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