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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
During the standard approach from the east, sitting on the right side provides a stunning vantage point of the Seine River and the historic monuments of central Paris.
During the standard approach from the east, sitting on the right side provides a stunning vantage point of the Seine River and the historic monuments of central Paris.
The right side is superior for this short hop, offering distant views of the Auvergne volcanoes shortly after takeoff and the most iconic views of the Paris skyline during the approach to Orly.
The left side typically offers a superior view of the London skyline during departure (depending on runway usage) and a clearer view of Central Paris and its iconic landmarks during the northern approach into Orly.
The left side is superior for this short hop because it offers a direct view of the city of Nantes upon departure and, most importantly, provides the iconic panoramic views of the Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse, during the standard approach into Orly.
The left side is preferred for its superior lighting conditions on this eastbound flight and the high probability of spotting the Paris skyline and the Eiffel Tower during the final approach into Orly.
The left side offers superior views of the Dominican northern coast upon departure and the iconic Paris skyline during the approach to Orly.
The left side offers spectacular views of the Brittany coastline upon departure and the potential for glimpses of Mont-Saint-Michel and the Normandy coast during the cruise phase.
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Jurassic Coast in England and follows the scenic meanders of the Seine River as you approach Paris, including a potential glimpse of Versailles.
The right side is superior for this route primarily due to the spectacular departure from Princess Juliana Airport, offering direct views of the famous Maho Beach and the chain of volcanic Caribbean islands like St. Barts and Saba shortly after takeoff.
The left side is superior for this transatlantic route, offering dramatic views of the limestone cliffs of northern Grande-Terre upon departure and a higher probability of spotting the Paris city skyline and the Eiffel Tower during the final approach into Orly.
The Right Side is generally superior for this transatlantic route, offering a better angle for the sunrise over the Atlantic and prime views of the French countryside and Paris skyline during the final approach.
The right side offers superior views of the vast Sologne forests and a more direct line of sight to the Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower, during the standard arrival patterns into Orly.
The left side offers a superior view of the historic city of Lyon shortly after takeoff and the iconic Paris skyline, including the Eiffel Tower, during the final approach into Orly.