Paris to Stockholm is 890 miles (1,432 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
The right side wins overall because the Paris departure view is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat, with the Seine, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense all potentially visible in a single climb-out. The landing views on either side over Swedish forest and lakes are pleasant but less dramatic. Right side gives you the best single moment of the flight.
Flight Path
The route tracks northeast from Paris over Belgium and the southern Netherlands, crossing the North Sea or Jutland peninsula of Denmark depending on routing, then over the Kattegat strait between Denmark and Sweden, before crossing into southern Sweden over Skåne and tracking north over the Swedish lowlands and lake district of Östergötland toward Nyköping.
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Takeoff from CDG
RIGHTCDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or northeastward on 27L/27R depending on wind. On an eastbound departure toward Sweden, the aircraft turns northeast, putting Paris city center and the Seine river bends on the right side. You get a clear view of the urban sprawl of Paris and can often spot the Eiffel Tower and the dense Haussmann grid of central Paris.
Landing at NYO
LEFTSkavsta airport sits southwest of Nyköping and typically uses runway 26 for westerly approaches or runway 08 for easterly arrivals. On approach from the southwest arriving from France, the aircraft tracks northeast over the Swedish archipelago and Lake Mälaren region. The left side faces northwest toward the Baltic coast, Nyköping town, and the scattered lakes and forest typical of Södermanland county.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Skavsta (NYO)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Stockholm. The right side wins overall because the Paris departure view is genuinely spectacular and hard to beat, with the Seine, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense all potentially visible in a single climb-out. The landing views on either side over Swedish forest and lakes are pleasant but less dramatic. Right side gives you the best single moment of the flight.
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. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or northeastward on 27L/27R depending on wind. On an eastbound departure toward Sweden, the aircraft turns northeast, putting Paris city center and the Seine river bends on the right side. You get a clear view of the urban sprawl of Paris and can often spot the Eiffel Tower and the dense Haussmann grid of central Paris. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars, La Défense business district tower cluster, Marne river confluence east of Paris.
What can I see when landing at Skavsta in Stockholm?
When landing at Skavsta (NYO), sit on the Left side for the best views. Skavsta airport sits southwest of Nyköping and typically uses runway 26 for westerly approaches or runway 08 for easterly arrivals. On approach from the southwest arriving from France, the aircraft tracks northeast over the Swedish archipelago and Lake Mälaren region. The left side faces northwest toward the Baltic coast, Nyköping town, and the scattered lakes and forest typical of Södermanland county. Notable sights include: Baltic Sea coastline and Nyköping archipelago, Lake Yngaren and surrounding Södermanland lakes, Nyköping town and river mouth, dense boreal forest patchwork of central Sweden.
How long is the flight from Paris to Stockholm?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Skavsta (NYO) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 890 miles (1,432 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Stockholm flight path pass over?
The route tracks northeast from Paris over Belgium and the southern Netherlands, crossing the North Sea or Jutland peninsula of Denmark depending on routing, then over the Kattegat strait between Denmark and Sweden, before crossing into southern Sweden over Skåne and tracking north over the Swedish lowlands and lake district of Östergötland toward Nyköping.