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LAD → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (Luanda) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the Hoggar Mountains in the Sahara and a better angle for the French Massif Central and the sunrise on northbound overnight flights.
Congo Basin Canopy
Vast expanses of dense tropical rainforest and winding river systems across Central Africa.
Hoggar Mountains
The striking dark basalt peaks and ancient volcanic plateaus rising from the golden sands of southern Algeria.
Mediterranean Crossing
Clear views of the transition from the African coastline to the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea.
Massif Central
The extinct volcanoes and rugged highland terrain of central France as you head toward the Paris basin.
Parisian Skyline
During the final approach patterns into CDG, the right side often provides a distant view of the Eiffel Tower and Sacré-Cœur.
The right side is ideal for the typical overnight LAD-CDG schedule, as you will witness a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara or the Mediterranean. Watch for the dramatic 'Lunar' landscapes of the Tassili n'Ajjer National Park in Algeria approximately 4-5 hours into the flight. Ensure your window is clear of frost for the descent over the French countryside.
Luanda Coastline
Aerial views of the Quatro de Fevereiro Airport and the Atlantic shoreline immediately following takeoff.
Grand Erg Occidental
Witness the massive, undulating sand dunes of the western Algerian Sahara that stretch toward the horizon.
The Atlas Mountains
View the rugged ridges and deep valleys of the Atlas range as the aircraft departs the African continent.
Loire Valley
Overflying the 'Garden of France' featuring winding rivers and historic estates during the descent into Paris.
La Défense
On specific westerly approaches to CDG, the skyscrapers of Paris's business district are visible to the west.
Choose the left side if you are flying during the late afternoon to avoid the direct glare of the setting sun over the Sahara. This side is also preferable for seeing the Atlantic influence on the French coastline during the final hour of flight. Keep a lookout for the Niger River delta early in the journey.
Distance: 6,519 km (4,051 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 7 hrs 40 min
Departure: LAD (-8.858369999999999, 13.2312)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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