Paris to Oslo is 844 miles (1,357 km), a flight of about 2 hours 5 minutes.
The left side combines a fleeting glimpse of Paris on departure with a fjord-and-city view on arrival into Oslo, while the right side offers only flat, unremarkable European farmland for the entire flight.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Jutland peninsula of Denmark and the Kattegat strait near the German-Danish coast, then continues over the Skagerrak before reaching the southern Norwegian coastline near Larvik.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTCDG typically departs to the west before turning right onto the northbound track toward Oslo, and during that turn left-side passengers get a brief but clear view south toward central Paris. Right-side passengers mostly see the flat farmland of the Île-de-France and Picardy with no distinguishing features.
Landing at OSL
LEFTOn approach to Gardermoen from the south, the final track passes just east of Oslo, putting the Oslofjord and the city's waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead shows the unremarkable forested farmland of the Romerike plateau with no coastline or skyline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Oslo. The left side combines a fleeting glimpse of Paris on departure with a fjord-and-city view on arrival into Oslo, while the right side offers only flat, unremarkable European farmland for the entire flight.
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. CDG typically departs to the west before turning right onto the northbound track toward Oslo, and during that turn left-side passengers get a brief but clear view south toward central Paris. Right-side passengers mostly see the flat farmland of the Île-de-France and Picardy with no distinguishing features. Notable sights include: La Défense skyscraper cluster, the Seine river winding through the suburbs, CDG's terminal complex falling away below.
What can I see when landing at Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
When landing at Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Gardermoen from the south, the final track passes just east of Oslo, putting the Oslofjord and the city's waterfront on the left side of the aircraft. The right side instead shows the unremarkable forested farmland of the Romerike plateau with no coastline or skyline. Notable sights include: Oslofjord's blue water and islands, Oslo city skyline near the harbor (Akershus Fortress area), forested hills of the Romerike region.
How long is the flight from Paris to Oslo?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 844 miles (1,357 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Oslo flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Jutland peninsula of Denmark and the Kattegat strait near the German-Danish coast, then continues over the Skagerrak before reaching the southern Norwegian coastline near Larvik.