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Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Roland Garros Airport (St.-denis)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the European Alps, the fertile Nile Delta, and the dramatic approach into Roland Garros Airport where the coastline first appears.

Left Side Highlights
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The Alps

Glaciers and peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps shortly after departure.

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Greek Islands

The scattered gems of the Ionian Sea and the Peloponnese peninsula.

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Nile Delta

The sharp contrast between the green fertile delta and the surrounding golden desert.

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Red Sea Coast

The jagged coastline of the Sinai Peninsula and the Saudi Arabian mountains.

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Horn of Africa

A view across the Gulf of Aden towards the rugged terrain of northern Somalia.

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Reunion Approach

Direct views of St-Denis and the northern coastline during the final descent.

Choose the left side for morning arrivals to catch the sunrise over the Indian Ocean. This side typically offers better views of the Nile's curvature. During the winter months, the snow-capped Alps are a major highlight during the first two hours of flight.

Right Side Highlights
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Paris Skyline

A brief view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian outskirts depending on takeoff direction.

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Italian Coast

Aerial views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the western edge of the Italian peninsula.

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Sahara Desert

Vast expanses of the Libyan and Egyptian deserts stretching to the horizon.

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Ethiopian Highlands

The high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of East Africa.

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Madagascar

The northern tip of the Red Island may be visible during the ocean crossing.

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Piton des Neiges

The dormant volcanic peak of Reunion visible as the plane banks toward the runway.

The right side is ideal for catching the sunset over the African continent on late afternoon departures. As you approach Reunion, this side often provides a glimpse of the island's mountainous interior and cirques if the flight path tracks slightly west.

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Route Information

Distance: 9,357 km (5,814 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 11 hrs

Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)

Arrival: RUN (-20.88710021972656, 55.51029968261719)

Route Type: International

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