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ORY → TLV
Which side of the plane to sit from Paris-Orly Airport (Paris) to Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Alpine mountain range and the intricate, island-dotted coastline of the Adriatic and Balkan regions.
Paris Suburbs
Catch views of the urban landscape and the winding Seine River immediately after takeoff from Orly.
Swiss Alps
Spectacular views of snow-capped peaks and glaciers as the flight crosses Central Europe.
Dalmatian Coast
The stunning turquoise waters and thousands of islands along the coastline of Croatia.
Balkan Interior
Rugged mountain terrain and deep valleys across Bosnia, Montenegro, and Albania.
Tel Aviv Approach
Clear views of northern Tel Aviv, Herzliya, and the Sharon plain during the final descent into TLV.
For the best photography of the Alps, sit forward of the wing. On daytime flights, the sun will be on the opposite side, providing perfect, glare-free lighting for the mountains and the Adriatic islands. If arriving at night, this side offers views of the brightly lit coastal cities of Israel.
Burgundy Region
Fly over the rolling hills and world-famous vineyards of central and eastern France.
Mont Blanc
Western Europe's highest peak is often visible to the south depending on the specific flight corridor.
Italian Coastline
Distant views of the Italian peninsula and the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
Mediterranean Expanse
A vast blue horizon often dotted with cargo ships and tankers as you cross toward the Levant.
Tel Aviv Shoreline
A classic view of the Mediterranean beaches and the ancient port of Jaffa during the landing sequence.
This side is ideal for sunset views on late afternoon departures, though the sun will be directly in your eyes for much of the journey. Be sure to lower the window shade if it gets too hot, and look for the silhouette of the Italian coast as you pass the midway point.
Distance: 3,283 km (2,040 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 52 min
Departure: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)
Arrival: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Route Type: International
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