Paris to Los Angeles flight pathCDGLAX

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Flight time11h 15m
Distance5,656
Heading314° → 215°
Best side
LeftMostly left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.5 right

While takeoff slightly favors the right with the Paris skyline, the left side wins overall thanks to potential daytime views of Greenland's coastline, the Canadian Arctic, and especially the dramatic LAX approach over the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin.

Takeoff · CDGRIGHTParis northern arrondissements, Seine river bends, Normandy countryside
Landing · LAXLEFTSan Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay coastline

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Southern Greenland's icefields and fjords, the Labrador Sea, and the boreal forests and lakes of northern Canada are typically visible along this great-circle route depending on exact track and season.

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Paris (right side) — Paris northern arrondissements, Seine river bends, Normandy countryside

Takeoff from CDG

RIGHT

Departing CDG heading northwest then curving west, the right side offers glimpses of Paris itself, including the northern suburbs, before the route continues over Normandy farmland toward the English Channel.

Paris northern arrondissementsSeine river bendsNormandy countryside
Aerial window seat view during landing at Los Angeles (left side) — San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay coastline

Landing at LAX

LEFT

On approach to LAX from the east, the left side reveals the San Gabriel Mountains and the sprawling basin of Los Angeles, then the final turn brings views of the Pacific coastline and Santa Monica Bay just before touchdown.

San Gabriel MountainsDowntown Los Angeles skylineSanta Monica Bay coastline

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles International (LAX)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Los Angeles. While takeoff slightly favors the right with the Paris skyline, the left side wins overall thanks to potential daytime views of Greenland's coastline, the Canadian Arctic, and especially the dramatic LAX approach over the San Gabriel Mountains and Los Angeles basin.

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 heading northwest then curving west, the right side offers glimpses of Paris itself, including the northern suburbs, before the route continues over Normandy farmland toward the English Channel. Notable sights include: Paris northern arrondissements, Seine river bends, Normandy countryside.

What can I see when landing at Los Angeles International in Los Angeles?

When landing at Los Angeles International (LAX), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to LAX from the east, the left side reveals the San Gabriel Mountains and the sprawling basin of Los Angeles, then the final turn brings views of the Pacific coastline and Santa Monica Bay just before touchdown. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Downtown Los Angeles skyline, Santa Monica Bay coastline.

How long is the flight from Paris to Los Angeles?

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Los Angeles International (LAX) takes 11h 15m.

What does the Paris to Los Angeles flight path pass over?

Southern Greenland's icefields and fjords, the Labrador Sea, and the boreal forests and lakes of northern Canada are typically visible along this great-circle route depending on exact track and season.