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ORY → RUN
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Roland Garros Airport (St.-denis)?
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.
The Alps
Glaciers and peaks of the Swiss and Italian Alps shortly after departure.
Greek Islands
The scattered gems of the Ionian Sea and the Peloponnese peninsula.
Nile Delta
The sharp contrast between the green fertile delta and the surrounding golden desert.
Red Sea Coast
The jagged coastline of the Sinai Peninsula and the Saudi Arabian mountains.
Horn of Africa
A view across the Gulf of Aden towards the rugged terrain of northern Somalia.
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.
Paris Skyline
A brief view of the Eiffel Tower and Parisian outskirts depending on takeoff direction.
Italian Coast
Aerial views of the Tyrrhenian Sea and the western edge of the Italian peninsula.
Sahara Desert
Vast expanses of the Libyan and Egyptian deserts stretching to the horizon.
Ethiopian Highlands
The high-altitude plateaus and deep gorges of East Africa.
Madagascar
The northern tip of the Red Island may be visible during the ocean crossing.
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.
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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