About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Baltimore. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, but the left seat delivers Paris on departure and the Chesapeake Bay and Bay Bridge on arrival, making it the clear choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs westbound on runways 26L/26R, meaning a left-side seat faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center including the Seine river bends and the Eiffel Tower area as the aircraft climbs and banks right toward the Atlantic. The dense urban grid of Paris is unmistakable from this angle. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a distinctive spire), La Défense business district towers, Bois de Boulogne forest patch.
What can I see when landing at Baltimore Washington International in Baltimore?
When landing at Baltimore Washington International (BWI), sit on the Left side for the best views. BWI typically lands on runway 28 (westbound), so the approach comes in from the east over the Chesapeake Bay. Left-side seats face south and get a prolonged view of the Chesapeake Bay's broad open water, the Bay Bridge, and the Maryland shoreline before touchdown. Right side faces north toward Baltimore's harbor but the left view is more expansive and sustained. Notable sights include: Chesapeake Bay open water, William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge (Bay Bridge), Maryland's Eastern Shore patchwork farmland, Baltimore Inner Harbor in the distance.
How long is the flight from Paris to Baltimore?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Baltimore Washington International (BWI) takes Approximately 8 to 9 hours.
What does the Paris to Baltimore flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest from Paris, crossing the English Channel near the Cotentin Peninsula or Normandy coast, then over southern Ireland or the Irish coast near Cork, before heading out over the North Atlantic. The mid-ocean portion passes south of Greenland and Iceland. Approaching North America, the route typically crosses Newfoundland or Nova Scotia, then tracks southwest down the US East Coast passing over or near New England before descending toward the Chesapeake Bay region.