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. Right side wins decisively. Takeoff offers Paris and the Seine; the transatlantic crossing provides no advantage to either side (open ocean). Landing delivers the dramatic Rocky Mountain Front Range, which is far more visually striking than the flat plains on the left.
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 offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the urban sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb out northwestward. Left side faces inland toward relatively flat, featureless agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Seine River (visible as a silvery thread through central Paris), Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité district, Sacré-Cœur basilica on Montmartre hill, suburban ring roads radiating from the city center.
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. Right side provides the best views during descent into Denver. You'll see the Rocky Mountain Front rising dramatically from the plains—the Rampart Range and Front Range peaks are spectacular on approach from the northeast. Left side shows only the flat eastern plains of Colorado. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain Front Range (Pikes Peak visible to the south, Mount Evans to the northwest), South Platte River valley cutting through the plains, Denver's downtown skyline and grid of streets, the High Plains extending eastward to the horizon.
How long is the flight from Paris to Denver?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Denver International (DEN) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.
What does the Paris to Denver flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (no significant landmarks visible at cruise altitude). Over Greenland's southern coast, you may see glaciers and fjords if flying a northern route. The Canadian Prairies (Alberta and Saskatchewan) appear as vast, flat agricultural land with occasional lakes and river valleys. As you approach the Rocky Mountains from the northeast, the terrain transitions from flat plains to increasingly rugged foothills before reaching the Front Range.