While takeoff offers Paris views on the right, the landing approach into Málaga on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Mediterranean coastline, Sierra de Mijas mountains, and the stark contrast between arid inland terrain and the sea make for superior window views on the final descent.
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Flight Path
Paris to Malaga is 923 miles (1,486 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Loire Valley and Massif Central plateau (central France), Pyrenees Mountains on the France-Spain border, Ebro River valley in northeastern Spain, Spanish interior plateau (Meseta) with scattered towns and agricultural areas
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Seine River valley and the sprawling Paris metropolitan area during initial climb. The aircraft typically departs CDG on a southwesterly heading, making the right wing the scenic side for viewing the city's urban landscape and surrounding countryside.
Landing at AGP
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Málaga. The aircraft approaches from the northeast, and left-wing seats face the Mediterranean coastline, the Sierra de Mijas mountains, and the dramatic transition from inland terrain to the Costa del Sol beaches.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Malaga (AGP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Malaga. While takeoff offers Paris views on the right, the landing approach into Málaga on the left provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery: the Mediterranean coastline, Sierra de Mijas mountains, and the stark contrast between arid inland terrain and the sea make for superior window views on the final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine River valley and the sprawling Paris metropolitan area during initial climb. The aircraft typically departs CDG on a southwesterly heading, making the right wing the scenic side for viewing the city's urban landscape and surrounding countryside. Notable sights include: Seine River winding through Paris, Paris city center and Île-de-France urban sprawl, Fontainebleau Forest to the southeast, Loire Valley plains extending southward.
What can I see when landing at Malaga in Malaga?
When landing at Malaga (AGP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Málaga. The aircraft approaches from the northeast, and left-wing seats face the Mediterranean coastline, the Sierra de Mijas mountains, and the dramatic transition from inland terrain to the Costa del Sol beaches. Notable sights include: Mediterranean Sea and Costa del Sol coastline, Sierra de Mijas mountain range, Guadalhorce River valley, Málaga city and harbor.
How long is the flight from Paris to Malaga?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Malaga (AGP) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 923 miles (1,486 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Malaga flight path pass over?
Loire Valley and Massif Central plateau (central France), Pyrenees Mountains on the France-Spain border, Ebro River valley in northeastern Spain, Spanish interior plateau (Meseta) with scattered towns and agricultural areas