To CDG?
Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
On approach from the east, the left side offers views of the historic French countryside transitioning into the dense northern suburbs of Paris.
On approach from the east, the left side offers views of the historic French countryside transitioning into the dense northern suburbs of Paris.
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Nile's green valley cutting through the Sahara, followed by the stunning Mediterranean coastline of Italy and the dramatic snow-capped peaks of the Western Alps.
The right side is superior for this northbound overnight route, offering a spectacular sunrise over the Mediterranean Sea and prime views of the Alps and Paris during the morning arrival.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most iconic landmarks, including a distant view of London, the spectacular White Cliffs of Dover, and a superior perspective of the Paris skyline during the descent into CDG.
The right side offers a superior coastal perspective, featuring the historic naval forts of the Gulf of Finland, the intricate Dutch polders, and a sweeping view of the North Sea coastline before the final approach into Paris.
The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic views of the high Pyrenees peaks and the unique volcanic landscapes of the Massif Central in France.
The Left Side is superior primarily for the high probability of viewing the Aurora Borealis during the overnight transatlantic crossing and potential views of the Greenland ice cap.
The right side offers a superior chance of catching the iconic Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower and the business district of La Defense, during the descent into Charles de Gaulle.
The right side offers a superior mix of iconic English landmarks like Durham Cathedral, the rolling Pennines, and a better chance of seeing the Paris city skyline including the Eiffel Tower on the final approach into CDG.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best views of the Mexican volcanoes during departure, potential views of major US East Coast cities, the possibility of the Aurora Borealis at night, and the first sight of Europe via Ireland.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for witnessing the vastness of the Siberian wilderness, featuring the iconic crescent of Lake Baikal and the historic crossing of the Ural Mountains into Europe.
The left side is superior for this transatlantic route, offering the best chances for spotting the Aurora Borealis over the North Atlantic and breathtaking views of the rugged Canadian Maritimes and potentially Greenland.
The right side is generally superior as it provides a front-row seat to Windsor Castle upon departure from London and offers the highest probability of viewing the Eiffel Tower and the Paris skyline during the approach into CDG.