About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bergen to Paris. The takeoff from Bergen offers more dramatic and distinctive scenery—the Norwegian fjord system and coastal mountains are visually striking and unique. The landing approach to Paris, while pleasant, shows more typical European agricultural and suburban landscape. Left seats win overall for the superior visual experience at departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Bergen Flesland in Bergen?
During takeoff from Bergen Flesland (BGO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face west and northwest over the Norwegian fjord system and coastal mountains immediately after departure. You'll see the dramatic terrain that defines Bergen's geography as the aircraft climbs. Notable sights include: Byfjorden (the fjord directly west of the airport), Ulriken mountain (1,844 m, visible as a prominent peak southwest), the Hardangerfjord system extending inland to the south, and the North Sea coastline with scattered islands.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats face east and southeast during the standard approach to CDG. You'll see the Seine valley, the Île-de-France agricultural plains, and the gradual transition from rural landscape to the Paris metropolitan area. Notable sights include: The Seine River and its meanders through the Île-de-France region, the patchwork of agricultural fields and forests in the approach zone, the urban sprawl of outer Paris arrondissements and suburbs, and the Montmartre plateau visible as elevated terrain on the city's north side.
How long is the flight from Bergen to Paris?
The flight from Bergen Flesland (BGO) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Bergen to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea heading southeast. Notable features include the Skagerrak strait (the body of water between Norway and Denmark), the Danish coastline and Jutland peninsula, and the transition over Germany and the Low Countries. At cruise altitude (around 35,000 feet), individual landmarks become small, but the general geography of Scandinavia, the North Sea, and the European continent is visible on clear days. The flight typically passes east of the UK and over the English Channel or southern North Sea before reaching continental Europe.