The left side wins overall due to the extraordinary Mount Ararat view on descent — one of the most dramatic volcanic cone sightings available on any European route. The left side also tracks the Alps during cruise at a favorable angle and picks up the Black Sea coastline over Turkey.
Flown CDG to EVN? Did we get it right?
Flight Path
Paris to Yerevan is 2,118 miles (3,409 km), a flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes.
The route crosses the Swiss and Austrian Alps (left side gets the better angle on the main Alpine chain), then tracks over northern Italy or Slovenia, crosses the Adriatic briefly, passes over Bulgaria and the Bosphorus strait near Istanbul, crosses the Black Sea coast of Turkey, then descends over the Anatolian plateau and into the South Caucasus. The Caucasus mountain range is visible on the final approach from both sides, with the Ararat plain opening up dramatically on descent.
Great circle distance and headings ›.jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
.jpg?width=600)
Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTCDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or 10, putting the right side facing south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as the aircraft climbs and banks southeast toward its cruise track.
Landing at EVN
LEFTZvartnots airport serves Yerevan from the west, with aircraft typically approaching from the west or northwest on runway 09, meaning the left side faces north toward Mount Aragats. More importantly, Mount Ararat — the iconic 5,137m volcanic cone — sits to the south-southwest and is best seen from the left side during the descent arc over the Ararat plain.
Will your flight be in sunlight?
Pick a date and time in the Sun Map to watch the sun move across your whole flight.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Yerevan. The left side wins overall due to the extraordinary Mount Ararat view on descent — one of the most dramatic volcanic cone sightings available on any European route. The left side also tracks the Alps during cruise at a favorable angle and picks up the Black Sea coastline over Turkey.
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. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or 10, putting the right side facing south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as the aircraft climbs and banks southeast toward its cruise track. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a small spire in the urban grid), Bois de Vincennes forest edge, Marne river valley.
What can I see when landing at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan?
When landing at Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zvartnots airport serves Yerevan from the west, with aircraft typically approaching from the west or northwest on runway 09, meaning the left side faces north toward Mount Aragats. More importantly, Mount Ararat — the iconic 5,137m volcanic cone — sits to the south-southwest and is best seen from the left side during the descent arc over the Ararat plain. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat (Ağrı Dağı, 5,137m) across the Turkish border to the south, Mount Aragats (4,090m) to the north, Ararat plain agricultural patchwork, Hrazdan river gorge near Yerevan.
How long is the flight from Paris to Yerevan?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,118 miles (3,409 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Yerevan flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Swiss and Austrian Alps (left side gets the better angle on the main Alpine chain), then tracks over northern Italy or Slovenia, crosses the Adriatic briefly, passes over Bulgaria and the Bosphorus strait near Istanbul, crosses the Black Sea coast of Turkey, then descends over the Anatolian plateau and into the South Caucasus. The Caucasus mountain range is visible on the final approach from both sides, with the Ararat plain opening up dramatically on descent.