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Flight time6h 00m
Distance2,961
Heading182° → 181°

Paris to Lome is 2,961 miles (4,766 km), a flight of about 6 hours.

Best side
Right

Right-side seats offer superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The Seine and Paris region during takeoff, followed by the dramatic transition over the English Channel, Bay of Biscay, and Iberian Peninsula, then across the Sahara and into West Africa's coastal landscape near Lomé.

Takeoff · CDGRIGHTSeine River, Île-de-France agricultural plains, Paris metropolitan sprawl extending south and east
Landing · LFWRIGHTGulf of Guinea coastline, Lomé's beachfront and port facilities, Volta River delta region to the east

Flight Path

Flight path overview

English Channel (narrow water crossing visible 30-40 minutes after takeoff), Pyrenees Mountains (distant peaks on southern horizon if visible through haze, roughly 1.5 hours into flight), Bay of Biscay (open Atlantic water), Iberian Peninsula coastline (Portugal/Spain), Atlas Mountains region (Morocco/Algeria border area, visible as distant ridges), Sahara Desert (vast tan expanse dominating the view for 2-3 hours of flight, with occasional wadi patterns and rocky outcrops), Niger River valley (vegetation-lined feature visible in descent phase), transition zone from Sahel savanna into coastal West African vegetation near Togo

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Paris (right side) — Seine River (visible as silver ribbon through Paris), Île-de-France agricultural plains, Paris metropolitan sprawl extending south and east, occasional glimpses of Notre-Dame and central Paris districts during initial climb

Takeoff from CDG

RIGHT

Right-side seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region as you climb out. The left side faces northwest toward less distinctive terrain.

Seine RiverÎle-de-France agricultural plainsParis metropolitan sprawl extending south and eastoccasional glimpses of Notre-Dame and central Paris districts during initial climb

Landing at LFW

RIGHT

Right-side seats provide excellent views of the Togolese coastline and the Gulf of Guinea as you descend into Lomé. The Atlantic Ocean and coastal geography are the most visually distinctive features on approach.

Gulf of Guinea coastlineLomé's beachfront and port facilitiesVolta River delta region to the eastWest African savanna and vegetation patterns inland

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lome Tokoin (LFW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Lome. Right-side seats offer superior scenery for both departure and arrival. The Seine and Paris region during takeoff, followed by the dramatic transition over the English Channel, Bay of Biscay, and Iberian Peninsula, then across the Sahara and into West Africa's coastal landscape near Lomé.

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 seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region as you climb out. The left side faces northwest toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Seine River (visible as silver ribbon through Paris), Île-de-France agricultural plains, Paris metropolitan sprawl extending south and east, occasional glimpses of Notre-Dame and central Paris districts during initial climb.

What can I see when landing at Lome Tokoin in Lome?

When landing at Lome Tokoin (LFW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views of the Togolese coastline and the Gulf of Guinea as you descend into Lomé. The Atlantic Ocean and coastal geography are the most visually distinctive features on approach. Notable sights include: Gulf of Guinea coastline (sharp sand-to-water boundary), Lomé's beachfront and port facilities, Volta River delta region to the east, West African savanna and vegetation patterns inland.

How long is the flight from Paris to Lome?

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lome Tokoin (LFW) takes about 6 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 2,961 miles (4,766 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Lome flight path pass over?

English Channel (narrow water crossing visible 30-40 minutes after takeoff), Pyrenees Mountains (distant peaks on southern horizon if visible through haze, roughly 1.5 hours into flight), Bay of Biscay (open Atlantic water), Iberian Peninsula coastline (Portugal/Spain), Atlas Mountains region (Morocco/Algeria border area, visible as distant ridges), Sahara Desert (vast tan expanse dominating the view for 2-3 hours of flight, with occasional wadi patterns and rocky outcrops), Niger River valley (vegetation-lined feature visible in descent phase), transition zone from Sahel savanna into coastal West African vegetation near Togo