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 iconic landmarks, including the highest peaks of the Western Alps and the best probability of seeing central Paris during the final descent.
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 offers unparalleled views of the Greenland ice cap and provides the best opportunity to witness the Aurora Borealis during the overnight portion of the flight.
The left side offers an unparalleled view of Rio de Janeiro's iconic coastline immediately after takeoff and provides a superior vantage point for the European approach over the Atlantic coast.
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 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.
The right side offers a superior view of the Nile River's path through Egypt, the Nile Delta, and typically provides a better angle for Mount Kenya shortly after takeoff.
The right side provides an unparalleled view of major geographic milestones, including the transition between Africa and Europe at the Strait of Gibraltar, the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada and Pyrenees, and the best chance to see the Paris skyline on arrival.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic crossing of the Alps and clearer views of the Mediterranean islands like Cyprus and the Greek archipelago.
The right side of the aircraft offers a spectacular panoramic journey across the Mediterranean's north coast, the rugged Dalmatian coastline, and the most dramatic sections of the Alpine range.
The left side provides a front-row seat to the most dramatic mountain ranges on the Eurasian continent, including the Tian Shan and the Caucasus, while benefiting from favorable southern lighting that accentuates topographical textures.
The right side offers breathtaking early-flight views of the world's highest peaks in the Karakoram range and a superior vantage point for the dramatic Central Asian deserts and the historic European plains.