Algier to Paris is 852 miles (1,370 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
The Paris approach on the left is the single most spectacular moment of this flight, with the Seine, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense all visible simultaneously. The right side wins at takeoff but the left side's Paris arrival view is the highlight of the route overall.
Flight Path
After crossing the Algerian coast the route tracks north over the western Mediterranean Sea, passing between the Balearic Islands and Sardinia. Over southern France the flight crosses the Golfe du Lion coastline near Montpellier, then tracks over the Massif Central highlands and the Burgundy plateau before descending into the flat Ile-de-France basin toward Paris.
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Takeoff from ALG
RIGHTAlgiers airport sits on the coastal plain east of the city. Departing northwest over the Mediterranean, the right side gives you the Bay of Algiers, the white city sprawl climbing the Sahel hills, and the Mitidja plain stretching inland. Left side faces open sea with little of interest.
Landing at CDG
LEFTCDG typically uses westerly runways, meaning aircraft approach from the east over the Ile-de-France. On the left side you get a clear view of Paris city center — the Seine bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann grid are all visible on the left during descent. The right side looks north over flat suburban and agricultural terrain.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Houari Boumediene (ALG) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Algier to Paris. The Paris approach on the left is the single most spectacular moment of this flight, with the Seine, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense all visible simultaneously. The right side wins at takeoff but the left side's Paris arrival view is the highlight of the route overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Houari Boumediene in Algier?
During takeoff from Houari Boumediene (ALG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Algiers airport sits on the coastal plain east of the city. Departing northwest over the Mediterranean, the right side gives you the Bay of Algiers, the white city sprawl climbing the Sahel hills, and the Mitidja plain stretching inland. Left side faces open sea with little of interest. Notable sights include: Bay of Algiers, Algiers city center and Casbah district on the hillside, Mitidja agricultural plain, Atlas Tell foothills to the south.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically uses westerly runways, meaning aircraft approach from the east over the Ile-de-France. On the left side you get a clear view of Paris city center — the Seine bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann grid are all visible on the left during descent. The right side looks north over flat suburban and agricultural terrain. Notable sights include: Paris city center with Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower visible as a thin spire, La Défense business district cluster, Stade de France near Saint-Denis.
How long is the flight from Algier to Paris?
The flight from Houari Boumediene (ALG) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 852 miles (1,370 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Algier to Paris flight path pass over?
After crossing the Algerian coast the route tracks north over the western Mediterranean Sea, passing between the Balearic Islands and Sardinia. Over southern France the flight crosses the Golfe du Lion coastline near Montpellier, then tracks over the Massif Central highlands and the Burgundy plateau before descending into the flat Ile-de-France basin toward Paris.