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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior perspective of the dramatic Picos de Europa mountains shortly after takeoff and typically provides a clearer view of the Paris city center and the Eiffel Tower during the final approach into CDG.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Picos de Europa

Stunning limestone peaks of the Cantabrian Mountains visible to the southeast shortly after departure.

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Île de Ré & Oléron

Clear views of the distinctive white-sand islands and the long bridges connecting them to the French mainland.

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Loire Valley Châteaux

Aerial glimpses of historic estates and winding river bends near the cities of Saumur and Tours.

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Paris Landmarks

A high-altitude panorama of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Cœur, and the Seine when the flight path enters the Paris basin from the south.

The right side is highly recommended for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Bay of Biscay. For the best chance to see the Eiffel Tower, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure your view isn't obstructed by the engine during the descent into CDG.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Costa Verde

The rugged, emerald-colored cliffs and hidden beaches of the Asturian coastline immediately following takeoff.

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Saint-Nazaire

The massive shipyards and the sprawling mouth of the Loire River where it meets the Atlantic.

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Normandy-Maine Park

Dense clusters of ancient forests and rolling agricultural patchwork across northwestern France.

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La Défense

The modern, geometric skyscraper district of Paris as the plane begins its final turn toward the runway.

Sit on the left for the best morning light on the Spanish coast without the glare of the rising sun. During the landing at CDG, if the plane approaches from the west, you may see the modern skyline of La Défense.

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Route Information

Distance: 895 km (556 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min

Departure: OVD (43.5635986328125, -6.0346198081970215)

Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Route Type: International

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