While the takeoff offers good Paris views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the contrast between turquoise lagoons and volcanic highlands is far more striking than suburban Paris. The right side captures Mauritius's most photogenic geography.
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Flight Path
Paris to Plaisance is 5,870 miles (9,446 km), a flight of about 11 hours 30 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (visible as deep blue water with occasional shipping lanes), then the Sahara Desert (vast tan and ochre expanses with subtle dune patterns), the Red Sea (narrow body of water between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula), and finally the Indian Ocean for the majority of the journey. The Nile Delta is visible on the African coast if flying slightly north of the direct route. Over the Indian Ocean, you'll see scattered island groups including the Seychelles archipelago (small islands with visible atolls) roughly 4-5 hours before reaching Mauritius.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTLeft side captures the Seine River winding through Paris and the urban sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb northwestward out of CDG. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Paris's arrondissements and suburban development spreading below.
Landing at MRU
RIGHTRight side on descent into MRU provides views of Mauritius's dramatic topography—the central plateau and Black River Gorges rising inland, plus the coastal lagoons and reef systems that ring the island. The approach typically descends from the northeast, so the right side faces the island's interior highlands.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Plaisance. While the takeoff offers good Paris views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the contrast between turquoise lagoons and volcanic highlands is far more striking than suburban Paris. The right side captures Mauritius's most photogenic geography.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Seine River winding through Paris and the urban sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb northwestward out of CDG. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Paris's arrondissements and suburban development spreading below. Notable sights include: Seine River (visible as a silvery thread through central Paris), Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, suburban ring roads and urban grid of greater Paris.
What can I see when landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International in Plaisance?
When landing at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side on descent into MRU provides views of Mauritius's dramatic topography—the central plateau and Black River Gorges rising inland, plus the coastal lagoons and reef systems that ring the island. The approach typically descends from the northeast, so the right side faces the island's interior highlands. Notable sights include: Black River Gorges and central plateau (mountainous spine of the island), coral reef system and turquoise lagoons surrounding the coast, Port Louis harbor area on the northwest coast.
How long is the flight from Paris to Plaisance?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International (MRU) takes about 11 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 5,870 miles (9,446 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Plaisance flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean (visible as deep blue water with occasional shipping lanes), then the Sahara Desert (vast tan and ochre expanses with subtle dune patterns), the Red Sea (narrow body of water between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula), and finally the Indian Ocean for the majority of the journey. The Nile Delta is visible on the African coast if flying slightly north of the direct route. Over the Indian Ocean, you'll see scattered island groups including the Seychelles archipelago (small islands with visible atolls) roughly 4-5 hours before reaching Mauritius.