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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 is generally superior for this short hop, providing expansive views of the Low Countries' landscape and a more scenic approach into the Paris basin, often passing closer to historic estates and the Oise river valley.
The right side is superior for witnessing a spectacular sunrise over the North Atlantic and offers a higher probability of spotting the snow-capped Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta early in the flight and Paris landmarks during approach.
The right side offers superior views of the English and French coastlines, including the iconic cliffs near Dieppe and a prime view of the La Défense business district upon approach.
The left side offers a superior angle for spotting the Frankfurt skyline and often provides the iconic view of central Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, during the standard approach pattern into Charles de Gaulle.
The right side offers a superior view of the Steinhuder Meer shortly after takeoff and provides a sprawling perspective of the industrial Ruhr valley and the beautiful Picardy countryside near Paris.