The right side offers a brief but genuine glimpse of the Paris basin on departure and, more importantly, a dramatic close-up of Iceland's volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula during the approach into KEF, giving it the edge over the largely ocean-dominated left side.
Flight Path
Paris to Keflavik is 1,393 miles (2,242 km), a flight of about 3 hours 20 minutes.
North Atlantic Ocean south of the Faroe Islands, with the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides visible in the distance on the earlier portion of the route before the long open-water crossing to Iceland
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTDeparting CDG toward the west before curving north onto the Iceland track, the right-side windows catch the turn that swings back over the Paris basin, with the Seine valley and the northern suburbs briefly visible before the climb continues over the English Channel. The left side mostly shows featureless farmland west of Paris.
Landing at KEF
RIGHTArrivals into KEF from the south and east typically bank over the Reykjanes Peninsula's raw volcanic landscape before lining up for the runway, giving right-side passengers a close view of lava fields, geothermal steam plumes, and the black basalt coastline. The left side mainly faces open ocean during this turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Keflavik Nas (KEF)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Keflavik. The right side offers a brief but genuine glimpse of the Paris basin on departure and, more importantly, a dramatic close-up of Iceland's volcanic Reykjanes Peninsula during the approach into KEF, giving it the edge over the largely ocean-dominated left side.
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. Departing CDG toward the west before curving north onto the Iceland track, the right-side windows catch the turn that swings back over the Paris basin, with the Seine valley and the northern suburbs briefly visible before the climb continues over the English Channel. The left side mostly shows featureless farmland west of Paris. Notable sights include: Seine river valley, Paris northern suburbs, Charles de Gaulle airport complex, Oise river plain.
What can I see when landing at Keflavik Nas in Keflavik?
When landing at Keflavik Nas (KEF), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arrivals into KEF from the south and east typically bank over the Reykjanes Peninsula's raw volcanic landscape before lining up for the runway, giving right-side passengers a close view of lava fields, geothermal steam plumes, and the black basalt coastline. The left side mainly faces open ocean during this turn. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, geothermal steam vents near Svartsengi, Faxaflói Bay, distant Reykjavik skyline.
How long is the flight from Paris to Keflavik?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Keflavik Nas (KEF) takes about 3 hours 20 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,393 miles (2,242 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Keflavik flight path pass over?
North Atlantic Ocean south of the Faroe Islands, with the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides visible in the distance on the earlier portion of the route before the long open-water crossing to Iceland