Paris to Ljubliana flight pathCDGLJU

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Flight time1h 40m
Distance586
Heading105° → 113°
Best side
RightMostly right
★ 2.5 left·★ 3.5 right

The route's cruise phase tracks close to the Alpine arc through eastern France, Switzerland, and Austria, and the right side faces this chain, offering extended views of snow-capped peaks and alpine valleys for a large portion of the flight, outweighing the brief but strong alpine payoff on the left during landing.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Paris to Ljubliana is 586 miles (943 km), a flight of about 1 hour 40 minutes.

Swiss Jura mountains, the Alps (Mont Blanc massif and Bernese Alps visible to the south), Lake Constance area, Austrian Alps near Innsbruck

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Paris (right side) — Paris skyline (La Défense, Eiffel Tower area), Seine river bends, Île-de-France farmland patchwork

Takeoff from CDG

RIGHT

As the aircraft climbs out of CDG and banks onto its southeastward routing, the right side offers a brief glimpse back toward the Paris skyline and the Seine valley before the city falls away into the flat Île-de-France farmland.

Paris skyline (La DéfenseEiffel Tower area)Seine river bendsÎle-de-France farmland patchwork
CDG Charles De GaulleHub for Air France, easyJet, Vueling

Landing at LJU

LEFT

On approach into LJU from the northwest, the left side faces the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Julian Alps foothills near Lake Bled, giving passengers a dramatic close-up of jagged limestone peaks just before touchdown in the Ljubljana basin.

Julian Alps foothillsKamnik-Savinja AlpsLjubljana basinSava river valley
LJU LjubljanaLjubliana, Slovenia

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ljubljana (LJU)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Ljubliana. The route's cruise phase tracks close to the Alpine arc through eastern France, Switzerland, and Austria, and the right side faces this chain, offering extended views of snow-capped peaks and alpine valleys for a large portion of the flight, outweighing the brief but strong alpine payoff on the left during landing.

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. As the aircraft climbs out of CDG and banks onto its southeastward routing, the right side offers a brief glimpse back toward the Paris skyline and the Seine valley before the city falls away into the flat Île-de-France farmland. Notable sights include: Paris skyline (La Défense, Eiffel Tower area), Seine river bends, Île-de-France farmland patchwork.

What can I see when landing at Ljubljana in Ljubliana?

When landing at Ljubljana (LJU), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach into LJU from the northwest, the left side faces the Kamnik-Savinja Alps and the Julian Alps foothills near Lake Bled, giving passengers a dramatic close-up of jagged limestone peaks just before touchdown in the Ljubljana basin. Notable sights include: Julian Alps foothills, Kamnik-Savinja Alps, Ljubljana basin, Sava river valley.

How long is the flight from Paris to Ljubliana?

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ljubljana (LJU) takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 586 miles (943 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Ljubliana flight path pass over?

Swiss Jura mountains, the Alps (Mont Blanc massif and Bernese Alps visible to the south), Lake Constance area, Austrian Alps near Innsbruck