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 of the aircraft offers a more spectacular view of the world's highest mountain ranges and avoids the harsh direct sunlight of the southern sky on this westbound journey.
The right side offers a spectacular transition from the golden dunes of the Sahara to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and the central Spanish plateaus.
The right side offers unparalleled views of the Arctic's most dramatic features, including the massive Greenland ice sheet and the rugged fjords of the east coast.
The left side offers a superior sequence of coastal transitions and the most iconic mountain views, including the highest peaks of the Western Alps and a potential glimpse of the Paris skyline during the approach.
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic landmark of the region, Mount Ararat, immediately after takeoff, followed by superior views of the Alps and potentially the Paris city center on descent.
The left side offers a superior view of the highest peaks in the French Alps, including the iconic Mont Blanc, and provides the best opportunity to spot the Paris city skyline during specific approach patterns into CDG.
The left side offers a superior sequence of iconic landmarks, including the Italian coastline, the Eternal City of Rome, the turquoise French Riviera, and the majestic Mont Blanc massif.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the rugged Dinaric Alps immediately upon departure and a spectacular traversal across the heart of the Dolomites and the Swiss Alpine range.
The right side is generally superior for this northbound overnight route, offering a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara or Mediterranean and a high probability of seeing the French Alps and the Paris skyline during the morning arrival.
The left side of the aircraft provides the most iconic views, including a superior perspective of the Harz Mountains during the cruise phase and a higher probability of seeing the Paris skyline and the Eiffel Tower on the final approach into Charles de Gaulle, depending on the wind direction.
While both sides offer stunning views, the right side provides a superior sequence of diverse landscapes, from the lush Fouta Djallon highlands and the vast, textured dunes of the Sahara to the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and the historic chateaux of the Loire Valley during the descent.
The Left Side offers the most iconic landmarks, including the highest peaks of the Western Alps and the best probability of seeing central Paris during the final descent.