Paris to Berlin is 532 miles (856 km), a flight of about 1 hour 35 minutes.
The right side edges ahead thanks to the Paris skyline glimpse during departure, a more iconic and visually distinctive moment than the Berlin approach view, even though both sides offer only brief city landmarks over an otherwise flat, unremarkable route.
Flight Path
Flat agricultural plains of Champagne and Lorraine, the Marne and Meuse river valleys, and the gently rolling farmland of eastern France and western Germany with no significant mountain ranges along this route.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG on the westerly 26/27 runways, the aircraft climbs out and banks right to turn onto its northeast course toward Berlin. During that turn, right-side passengers get a fleeting but recognizable view of the Paris skyline to the south, including La Défense's towers and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.
Landing at BER
LEFTOn approach to BER's runway 24, arriving flights from the southwest typically curve around the south side of Berlin to align with the runway. This puts left-side passengers facing north toward the city, offering glimpses of central Berlin's TV tower and the Spree river system before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Berlin. The right side edges ahead thanks to the Paris skyline glimpse during departure, a more iconic and visually distinctive moment than the Berlin approach view, even though both sides offer only brief city landmarks over an otherwise flat, unremarkable route.
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. Departing CDG on the westerly 26/27 runways, the aircraft climbs out and banks right to turn onto its northeast course toward Berlin. During that turn, right-side passengers get a fleeting but recognizable view of the Paris skyline to the south, including La Défense's towers and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Notable sights include: Paris skyline, La Défense business district, Eiffel Tower (distant), Seine river bends.
What can I see when landing at Berlin Brandenburg in Berlin?
When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to BER's runway 24, arriving flights from the southwest typically curve around the south side of Berlin to align with the runway. This puts left-side passengers facing north toward the city, offering glimpses of central Berlin's TV tower and the Spree river system before touchdown. Notable sights include: Fernsehturm (TV Tower), Spree river, Tiergarten green belt, southeastern Berlin lakes (Müggelsee).
How long is the flight from Paris to Berlin?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes about 1 hour 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 532 miles (856 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Berlin flight path pass over?
Flat agricultural plains of Champagne and Lorraine, the Marne and Meuse river valleys, and the gently rolling farmland of eastern France and western Germany with no significant mountain ranges along this route.