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LCY β ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side is significantly superior for this route, offering a front-row seat to the London skyline (Canary Wharf and the Shard) immediately upon takeoff and a prime view of the Eiffel Tower and central Paris landmarks during the final approach into Orly.
Canary Wharf & The Shard
Spectacular views of London's financial hub and the iconic Shard skyscraper almost immediately after lifting off from LCY.
Central London Skyline
On clear days, see the London Eye, Big Ben, and the City of London clustered in the distance to the West.
Normandy Coastline
Scenic views of the French coast, often featuring the dramatic cliffs and beaches near Dieppe.
Eiffel Tower & Paris Center
The quintessential view of the 'Iron Lady' and the Seine river during the standard approach into Orly airport.
Parc des Princes
Look for the home stadium of PSG as the plane maneuvers over the southwestern Parisian suburbs.
Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower. For evening flights, the right side captures the sunset over the English Channel and the spectacular 'City of Light' illumination during landing.
Greenwich & O2 Arena
Direct views of the Royal Observatory and the distinct white canopy of the O2 Arena right after departure.
The Thames Estuary
An expansive view of the winding River Thames as it meets the North Sea, featuring massive container ports and wind farms.
English Channel Crossing
Aerial perspective of the world's busiest shipping lane, often dotted with ferries and cargo vessels.
ChΓ’teau de Vincennes
A glimpse of the massive medieval royal fortress located on the eastern edge of Paris during the descent.
Choose the left side for morning flights to have the sun behind you. This side is better if the flight departs towards the East, providing a great look at the Kent countryside and the Thames gateway.
Distance: 351 km (218 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 35 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: International
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