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MPL → ORY
Which side of the plane to sit from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (Montpellier) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides an exceptional panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline upon departure and the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Auvergne region during the mid-flight cruise.
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Etang de l'Or
Witness the stunning coastal lagoons and the Mediterranean shoreline immediately after takeoff.
Cevennes National Park
Fly over the rugged valleys and dense forests of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
Puy de Sancy
Spot the highest volcanic peak in Central France, often capped with snow in winter.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of the winding Loire River and its surrounding historic chateaus.
Beauce Plain
The 'granary of France' presents a patchwork of vast, colorful agricultural fields near Paris.
Morning flights are ideal for the left side to avoid direct sun glare. Look out early to catch the transition from the blue Mediterranean to the green Massif Central. On the approach to Orly, this side often faces the southern suburbs and the Orge valley.
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Montpellier City
A birds-eye view of the historic 'Ecusson' district and the Place de la Comédie.
Pic Saint-Loup
The sharp, distinctive limestone silhouette of Montpellier's favorite mountain.
Puy de Dôme
The iconic rounded volcanic dome topped with its prominent telecommunications mast.
Fontainebleau Forest
A massive expanse of ancient woodland and sandstone boulders south of Paris.
Parisian Horizon
On clear days during the descent, the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower appear in the distance.
The right side is perfect for afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the volcanic chain to the west. Keep your eyes peeled during the final 10 minutes of flight for a glimpse of the Paris skyline to the north. Pic Saint-Loup is visible almost immediately after wheels up.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 585 km (364 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 59 min
Departure: MPL (43.57619857788086, 3.96301007270813)
Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Route Type: Domestic
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