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Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Aldergrove (BFS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Belfast to Paris. Right wins at takeoff for Lough Neagh, but left takes over for most of the flight and delivers the Paris approach. Left side also catches the Welsh coastline and English Channel crossing mid-flight, making it the stronger seat overall.

What can I see during takeoff from Aldergrove in Belfast?

During takeoff from Aldergrove (BFS), sit on the Right side for the best views. BFS typically departs on runway 17 (southbound) or 07 (eastbound). On a southbound departure, the right side gives you Lough Neagh — the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles — immediately to the west, plus the Antrim plateau. On an eastbound departure, the right side tracks toward Belfast Lough and the open Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Lough Neagh (vast inland lake to the west), Belfast Lough and the city of Belfast, the Antrim Hills plateau, Strangford Lough on the Ards Peninsula.

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 lands on runways 27L/27R (westbound approach) or 09L/09R (eastbound). On the standard westbound approach from the east, the left side gives you a clear view of Paris city center — you can see the Seine snaking through the city, the Eiffel Tower district, and the dense urban grid of the Île-de-France. The right side faces north toward flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Paris city center and the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower area (visible as a slender spike in the cityscape), the Bois de Boulogne forest patch west of the city, the dense urban grid of the inner arrondissements.

How long is the flight from Belfast to Paris?

The flight from Aldergrove (BFS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.

What does the Belfast to Paris flight path pass over?

The route tracks southeast over the Irish Sea, crossing the North Wales coast near Anglesey, then over the English Midlands or crossing the English Channel near the Strait of Dover depending on routing, before entering French airspace over Normandy or Picardy and descending toward the Paris basin. The Channel crossing is typically visible as a clear blue-grey band of water roughly 20-25 miles wide at altitude.