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OPO → CDG
Which side of the plane to sit from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto) to Charles de Gaulle International Airport (Paris)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a stunning combination of the Portuguese Atlantic coastline upon departure and the best potential views of the Eiffel Tower and central Paris during the standard approach into CDG.
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Costa Verde
Breathtaking views of the Atlantic coastline and the beaches of Matosinhos immediately after takeoff.
Port of Leixões
A clear overhead view of the massive cargo ships and the geometric harbor structures north of Porto.
Bay of Biscay
Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic as the flight crosses the bay toward the French coast.
Mont Saint-Michel
On clear days with a westerly flight path, the famous island commune is visible in the distance.
Paris Landmarks
During many standard arrivals, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and La Défense are visible on the left.
For the best experience, choose a seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Atlantic. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, keep your camera ready for the Paris skyline as the aircraft maneuvers for the CDG runway.
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Douro Valley
Views of the terraced vineyards and the winding Douro River shortly after leaving Porto's airspace.
Picos de Europa
The jagged limestone peaks of Northern Spain are often visible to the east during the initial cruise phase.
Bordeaux Region
The vast, neatly organized vineyards of the Gironde and the winding Garonne River.
Loire Valley
Spot the famous chateaux dotting the landscape as you cross the heart of France.
French Basin
The golden and green patchworks of the French agricultural heartland leading into the Ile-de-France region.
The right side is ideal for morning flights as the sun is on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the French countryside. It offers better views of the rugged Spanish interior if the flight takes a more inland route to avoid weather over the bay.
Book Hotels in ParisDistance: 1,231 km (765 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 38 min
Departure: OPO (41.2481002808, -8.68138980865)
Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)
Route Type: International
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