The left side offers the only real landmark moments on this trip—Paris at takeoff and the Ohio River/Cincinnati skyline at landing—while the right side spends most of its scenic potential over open ocean and featureless farmland.
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Flight Path
Paris to Cincinnati is 4,145 miles (6,670 km), a flight of about 9 hours 15 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean, passing south of Iceland and near the Newfoundland coast, followed by the forests and lakes of eastern Quebec and the Great Lakes basin before descending into the Ohio Valley.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTDeparting CDG toward the west, the initial climb curves south of the airport, putting central Paris on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but recognizable view of the Seine, La Défense towers, and the Eiffel Tower before the route turns northwest toward the Channel.
Landing at CVG
LEFTOn approach to CVG from the north (runway 36 operations), the flight path crosses the Ohio River with downtown Cincinnati's skyline visible off the left side just before touchdown. This gives a brief but distinct urban view amid otherwise rural Kentucky and Ohio farmland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Cincinnati. The left side offers the only real landmark moments on this trip—Paris at takeoff and the Ohio River/Cincinnati skyline at landing—while the right side spends most of its scenic potential over open ocean and featureless farmland.
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. Departing CDG toward the west, the initial climb curves south of the airport, putting central Paris on the left side of the aircraft. Passengers get a brief but recognizable view of the Seine, La Défense towers, and the Eiffel Tower before the route turns northwest toward the Channel. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine River bends, La Défense skyline, Bois de Boulogne.
What can I see when landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International in Cincinnati?
When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to CVG from the north (runway 36 operations), the flight path crosses the Ohio River with downtown Cincinnati's skyline visible off the left side just before touchdown. This gives a brief but distinct urban view amid otherwise rural Kentucky and Ohio farmland. Notable sights include: Ohio River, downtown Cincinnati skyline, Great American Ball Park riverfront.
How long is the flight from Paris to Cincinnati?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes about 9 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,145 miles (6,670 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Cincinnati flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean, passing south of Iceland and near the Newfoundland coast, followed by the forests and lakes of eastern Quebec and the Great Lakes basin before descending into the Ohio Valley.