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ORY → FAO
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Faro Airport (Faro)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the French Atlantic coastline, the rugged peaks of Northern Spain, and a dramatic perspective of the Algarve's golden cliffs and turquoise waters during the final approach into Faro.
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Paris City View
Distant views of the Eiffel Tower and central Paris if the plane turns west after departure.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue waters of the Atlantic and the coastline near La Rochelle or Biarritz.
Picos de Europa
Dramatic limestone massifs of the Cantabrian Mountains in Northern Spain.
Alentejo Countryside
Rolling hills and cork oak forests as you cross from Spain into Southern Portugal.
Algarve Coastline
Breathtaking views of the famous beaches and limestone cliffs between Albufeira and Faro.
This is the 'sunset side' for afternoon flights. Choose a seat behind the wing to capture the iconic Algarve coastline and the Atlantic horizon during the descent. Look for the white-washed villages of the Alentejo as you enter Portuguese airspace.
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Parisian Outskirts
Dense urban patterns of the southern Île-de-France region immediately after takeoff.
Loire Valley
Views of the meandering Loire River and its famous collection of historic châteaux.
Pyrenees Silhouette
The snow-capped peaks of the western Pyrenees visible in the distance to the east.
Spanish Meseta
The vast, golden high-altitude plateaus of Castile and León in central Spain.
Ria Formosa
The intricate network of lagoons, islands, and salt pans just before touching down at FAO.
Sit on this side for morning flights to avoid direct glare. The approach over the Ria Formosa marshlands is particularly colorful in the early morning light when the salt pans reflect the sky.
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Get eSIMs for PortugalDistance: 1,548 km (962 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 4 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: FAO (37.0144004822, -7.965909957889999)
Route Type: International
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