Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Nanjing. Right side captures the Yangtze River approach during landing, which is the most visually dramatic segment of this route. While the takeoff from Paris is pleasant, the Yangtze crossing and descent into Nanjing offer more distinctive geographical features.

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region as you climb out northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl gradually give way to agricultural plains and forests. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris metropolitan area, Fontainebleau Forest (southeast), Île-de-France plains.

When landing at Lu Kou Airport (NKG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Yangtze River and its floodplain as you descend toward Nanjing from the northwest. The river's massive width and the surrounding agricultural plains are striking visual features during final approach. Notable sights include: Yangtze River, Nanjing urban area, Nanjing's river islands, agricultural plains of Jiangsu Province.

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lu Kou Airport (NKG) takes Approximately 11-12 hours.

This route crosses the Alps (visible from both sides during early flight over eastern France and Switzerland), the Carpathian Mountains in Romania, the Black Sea coast, and then traverses central Asia over the Caspian Sea region, Iranian plateau, Hindu Kush mountains, and the Tibetan plateau before descending into eastern China. The most visually striking midpoint feature is the transition over the Himalayas and Tibetan plateau (typically visible 6-7 hours into flight), though exact visibility depends on weather and precise routing. The flight also passes over the Tian Shan mountains in western China before reaching the eastern plains where Nanjing is located.