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Which side of the plane to sit from Angads Airport (Oujda) to Paris-Orly Airport (Paris)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Mediterranean coastline, the highest peaks of the Pyrenees, and the scenic Loire Valley during the descent into Paris.

Right Side Highlights
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Spanish Costa Cรกlida

Stunning views of the Mediterranean coastline near Almerรญa or Murcia upon reaching Europe.

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Valencia Gulf

Glimpses of the curved coastline of eastern Spain and the Balearic Sea.

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Central Pyrenees

The most impressive high-altitude peaks and glacial valleys of the mountain range.

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Massif Central

Aerial views of the ancient volcanic landscapes and craters in south-central France.

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Loire River Valley

The winding Loire River and the historic estates scattered throughout the valley.

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Parisian Suburbs

The dense urban architecture of the southern Ile-de-France region during the final descent.

The right side is superior for avoiding direct sun glare on northbound flights. It offers the best angle for the Pyrenees crossing and the scenic approach over the Loire Valley. Keep your camera ready as you pass the Massif Central for unique volcanic geography.

Left Side Highlights
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Rif Mountains

Early views of the rugged mountain ranges in northeastern Morocco shortly after takeoff.

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Alboran Sea

The blue expanse of the westernmost Mediterranean as the aircraft leaves the African coast.

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Iberian Meseta

The vast, high-altitude plateaus of central Spain with their unique orange and brown hues.

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Western Pyrenees

A panoramic look at the western edge of the mountain border between Spain and France.

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Limousin Landscape

The rolling green hills and dense forests of the central French countryside.

Choose the left side for morning flights to enjoy the softest light over the Spanish interior. During the final approach into Orly, if the wind is from the west, you might catch a distant glimpse of the Paris skyline as the plane turns.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,590 km (988 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 7 min

Departure: OUD (34.78720092773437, -1.92399001121521)

Arrival: ORY (48.7233333, 2.3794444)

Route Type: International

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