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 Left Side offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the majestic High Tatras of the Carpathian range and the winding Rhine River valley as the aircraft moves west.
The left side offers superior views of the Thuringian Forest, the Frankfurt skyline in the distance, and the iconic vineyards of the Champagne region. Crucially, it provides a better chance to see the Paris skyline and the Eiffel Tower during the typical approach patterns into CDG.
While both sides offer incredible views of the Sahara, the Right Side typically provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic volcanic peaks of the Hoggar Mountains and a more direct view of the Mediterranean crossing towards the French coast.
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic transition from the Mediterranean lagoons to the rugged Cévennes mountains, concluding with a higher probability of viewing the Paris city center and the Eiffel Tower during the descent.
The left side offers the most iconic views of Lake Chad immediately after takeoff, the vastness of the Western Sahara dunes, and a beautiful approach over the Loire Valley chateaux before landing in Paris.
The right side of the aircraft offers a superior vantage point for the scenic Loire Valley, its historic châteaux, and the iconic Paris skyline including the Eiffel Tower during the descent into CDG.
The left side is generally superior for this route as it offers potential views of the Atlantic coastline in the distance during the climb and provides the most iconic views of the Paris city center, including the Eiffel Tower, during the standard arrival procedures into CDG.
The right side is generally superior for capturing the sunrise over the Atlantic and offers the most likely views of the Paris city center and the Eiffel Tower during the standard approach to CDG.
The right side offers a superior mix of rugged Spanish mountain ranges, the scenic Basque coastline, and the most iconic views of the Paris city center during the standard approach into CDG.
The left side is superior for this eastbound route, offering potential views of the Greenland ice cap, the rugged Newfoundland coast, and the northern lights.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the departure from the US East Coast, the rugged coastline of the Canadian Maritimes, potential Aurora Borealis displays during the night, and a scenic arrival over the English Channel and Normandy.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic French coastline upon arrival, including the rugged cliffs of Normandy and a higher probability of spotting the Paris skyline and the Eiffel Tower during the descent into CDG.