The great-circle track keeps the left side facing south for most of the flight, passing near the Persian Gulf, the Zagros and Taurus mountain ranges, and glimpses of the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines, before finishing with a clear view of Paris on final approach. The right side mostly overlooks flat deserts and plains of northern Arabia, Iran, and Eastern Europe with less varied scenery.
Flight Path
The flight's midpoint falls near the Turkey-Iraq-Iran border region, over the rugged Zagros and Taurus mountain foothills and the upper Tigris-Euphrates river valleys, with Lake Van visible to the north in clear conditions.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BLR
RIGHTBLR sits on the flat Deccan plateau, so neither side offers much drama, but as the aircraft lifts off and banks onto its northwesterly track toward Europe, the right side briefly reveals the granite domes of Nandi Hills rising above the plains to the north. The left side mostly shows featureless farmland and reservoirs.
Landing at CDG
LEFTWith westerly winds favoring runway 27 at CDG, arrivals approach from the east, and since Paris lies south of the airport, the city skyline becomes visible off the left side during the final descent. Passengers can pick out the Marne river valley, the Disneyland Paris resort, and the distant towers of Paris on the horizon.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Bangalore to Paris. The great-circle track keeps the left side facing south for most of the flight, passing near the Persian Gulf, the Zagros and Taurus mountain ranges, and glimpses of the Mediterranean and Aegean coastlines, before finishing with a clear view of Paris on final approach. The right side mostly overlooks flat deserts and plains of northern Arabia, Iran, and Eastern Europe with less varied scenery.
What can I see during takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru in Bangalore?
During takeoff from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. BLR sits on the flat Deccan plateau, so neither side offers much drama, but as the aircraft lifts off and banks onto its northwesterly track toward Europe, the right side briefly reveals the granite domes of Nandi Hills rising above the plains to the north. The left side mostly shows featureless farmland and reservoirs. Notable sights include: Nandi Hills granite outcrops, Devanahalli farmland, scattered reservoirs, Deccan plateau scrubland.
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. With westerly winds favoring runway 27 at CDG, arrivals approach from the east, and since Paris lies south of the airport, the city skyline becomes visible off the left side during the final descent. Passengers can pick out the Marne river valley, the Disneyland Paris resort, and the distant towers of Paris on the horizon. Notable sights include: Paris skyline with Eiffel Tower and La Défense towers, Marne River, Disneyland Paris castle silhouette, Seine-et-Marne farmland.
How long is the flight from Bangalore to Paris?
The flight from Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes 9h 20m.
What does the Bangalore to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight's midpoint falls near the Turkey-Iraq-Iran border region, over the rugged Zagros and Taurus mountain foothills and the upper Tigris-Euphrates river valleys, with Lake Van visible to the north in clear conditions.