The great-circle routing from Paris to Denver passes near southern Greenland and across the Canadian Arctic and prairies, all visible on the right side during cruise, and the same side offers views of the Rocky Mountains during the Denver approach — far more dramatic than the largely featureless plains and ocean seen from the left.
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Flight Path
Paris to Denver is 4,868 miles (7,834 km), a flight of about 10 hours 50 minutes.
Southern Greenland ice sheet and coastal fjords, Davis Strait, Hudson Bay coastline, Canadian boreal forest and prairie provinces
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTDeparting CDG to the west, the initial turn typically swings north toward the polar route, briefly putting central Paris and the Seine valley on the left side of the aircraft before the plane climbs away from the city.
Landing at DEN
RIGHTOn approach into Denver, arriving flights from the northeast typically align with the north-south runways after passing south of the city, putting the Front Range and Rocky Mountains foothills on the right side of the cabin during the final descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Denver International (DEN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Denver. The great-circle routing from Paris to Denver passes near southern Greenland and across the Canadian Arctic and prairies, all visible on the right side during cruise, and the same side offers views of the Rocky Mountains during the Denver approach — far more dramatic than the largely featureless plains and ocean seen from the left.
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 to the west, the initial turn typically swings north toward the polar route, briefly putting central Paris and the Seine valley on the left side of the aircraft before the plane climbs away from the city. Notable sights include: Paris skyline and Eiffel Tower area, Seine river bends, Charles de Gaulle airport complex, Oise valley farmland.
What can I see when landing at Denver International in Denver?
When landing at Denver International (DEN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Denver, arriving flights from the northeast typically align with the north-south runways after passing south of the city, putting the Front Range and Rocky Mountains foothills on the right side of the cabin during the final descent. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountains Front Range, Longs Peak area foothills, South Platte river valley, Denver metro skyline.
How long is the flight from Paris to Denver?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Denver International (DEN) takes about 10 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,868 miles (7,834 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Denver flight path pass over?
Southern Greenland ice sheet and coastal fjords, Davis Strait, Hudson Bay coastline, Canadian boreal forest and prairie provinces