About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Bangalore (BLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Paris. While the right side wins at takeoff over Bangalore, the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on approach into Paris with the Seine, La Défense, and the Eiffel Tower all visible. For the full flight, left also gives better views over the Arabian Sea coastline, the Persian Gulf, and the Anatolian plateau during cruise.
What can I see during takeoff from Bangalore in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Bangalore (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. BLR typically departs on runway 09 heading east, so the right (south) side gives you a view back over central Bangalore's urban grid and Ulsoor Lake as you climb out. The left side faces north toward relatively featureless scrubland. Notable sights include: Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore city center grid, Nandi Hills on the distant northern horizon, Hesaraghatta reservoir to the northwest.
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 heading west, meaning the left (south) side looks over central Paris including the Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann boulevard layout. The right side faces north over suburban Seine-Saint-Denis with far less to see. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders, Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district tower cluster, Bois de Boulogne.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Paris?
The flight from Bangalore (BLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 10 to 11 hours.
What does the Bangalore to Paris flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest from Bangalore over the Western Ghats, crosses the Arabian Sea toward Oman and the Gulf of Oman, passes over the Persian Gulf with views of the UAE coastline and Qatar peninsula, continues over Iran and the Zagros Mountains, crosses eastern Turkey and the Anatolian plateau, passes over the Bosphorus and the Black Sea coast, then transits Bulgaria, Romania, and Central Europe before descending into France. The Zagros Mountains in Iran and the snow-capped peaks of eastern Turkey are the most visually dramatic features during cruise altitude.