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Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Eastern Mediterranean islands, the rugged coastline of the Levant, and the most dramatic perspectives of the Swiss and French Alps during the descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Tel Aviv & Gush Dan

A stunning panoramic view of Israel's central coastline and the dense urban sprawl of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.

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Cyprus

The flight path often passes near the Troodos Mountains and the southern beaches of this Mediterranean island.

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Aegean Archipelago

Look down to see the scattering of white-and-blue Greek islands like Rhodes and the Cyclades dotting the turquoise sea.

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The High Alps

The highlight of the trip, offering spectacular views of snow-capped peaks including the Mont Blanc massif as you cross from Italy to France.

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Paris Skyline

Depending on the wind and approach pattern (Arrival 26R or 27L), the right side frequently captures the Eiffel Tower and La Défense in the distance.

Choose the right side for maximum geographic diversity. This side provides the best lighting for photography during afternoon flights. Be particularly alert about 3.5 to 4 hours into the flight for the crossing of the Alps. If the arrival into Paris is from the east, you will have a front-row seat to the city's monuments just before landing.

Left Side Highlights
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Negev Desert

Aerial views of the Ramon Crater and the stark, beautiful limestone landscapes of southern Israel immediately after takeoff.

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Sinai Peninsula

The meeting point of the desert and the deep blue Mediterranean Sea along the northern Egyptian coastline.

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Crete

Vistas of the southern coast of Greece's largest island, featuring steep cliffs and hidden coves.

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Rhône Valley

As the flight enters French airspace, look for the winding Rhône river and the geometric patterns of the famous vineyards.

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Loire Chateaux

During the final descent into CDG, the left side often glimpses the historic estates and forests of the Loire region.

The left side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and harsh glare. It offers a unique perspective of the Mediterranean's vastness and the rural beauty of central France. Keep an eye out for the distinctive circular irrigation patterns in the Israeli desert shortly after departure from VDA.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,453 km (2,146 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 4 min

Departure: VDA (29.94029998779297, 34.93579864501953)

Arrival: CDG (49.012798, 2.55)

Route Type: International

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