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ORY → CAY
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Cayenne-Rochambeau Airport (Cayenne)?
Right Side of the Plane
While the flight is primarily over the Atlantic, the Right Side offers a spectacular sunset on afternoon departures and a superior view of the dense Amazonian rainforest canopy during the approach into Cayenne.
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Equatorial Sunset
Most flights to Cayenne are day-to-evening; this side offers an unobstructed view of the sun dipping into the Atlantic.
ITCZ Cloud Formations
Observe massive, towering cumulonimbus clouds common near the Intertropical Convergence Zone over the mid-Atlantic.
Guiana Shield Rainforest
As you cross the South American coast, witness the vast, unbroken emerald green of one of Earth's oldest rainforests.
Mahury River
See the sediment-rich, brown waters of the Mahury winding through the jungle as you approach the runway.
Choose the right side for the most dramatic entry into South America. The contrast between the deep blue ocean and the sudden wall of green jungle is best captured from this side. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the equatorial haze.
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Loire Valley Châteaux
Shorty after departure from Orly, catch glimpses of the historic estates and winding rivers of central France.
Bay of Biscay
Watch the French coastline recede near La Rochelle as the aircraft begins its long trans-oceanic crossing.
Îles du Salut
During the descent, look for the 'Salvation Islands', including the infamous Devil's Island, situated just off the coast.
Cayenne Cityscape
Views of the capital's harbor and colonial architecture as the plane maneuvers for landing at Rochambeau.
The left side is preferable for morning departures to avoid direct sunlight. On the approach to Cayenne, it provides the best angle to spot the offshore islands that once housed the penal colony.
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Get eSIMs for French GuianaDistance: 7,086 km (4,403 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 20 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: CAY (4.819809913639999, -52.360401153599994)
Route Type: International
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