While the takeoff offers Paris views, the landing approach to the Azores provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—volcanic islands, crater lakes, and Atlantic coastline are far more visually striking than French farmland. Right-side seats capture the best of the destination.
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Flight Path
Paris to Ponta Delgada is 1,605 miles (2,583 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean. You'll pass over the Iberian Peninsula's western coast (Portugal) at mid-flight, where the Tagus River estuary near Lisbon may be visible on clear days. The majority of the journey is over open ocean with occasional views of the Portuguese coastline and eventually the approach to the Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTLeft-side seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France plains as you climb out westward. You'll see the city's urban sprawl fade into agricultural land and forests.
Landing at PDL
RIGHTRight-side seats provide excellent views of the Azores archipelago as you descend toward Ponta Delgada. You'll see São Miguel island's volcanic terrain, the caldera lakes, and the Atlantic coastline in detail during final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ponta Delgada (PDL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Ponta Delgada. While the takeoff offers Paris views, the landing approach to the Azores provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery—volcanic islands, crater lakes, and Atlantic coastline are far more visually striking than French farmland. Right-side seats capture the best of the destination.
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 seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France plains as you climb out westward. You'll see the city's urban sprawl fade into agricultural land and forests. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris urban area, Fontainebleau Forest (southeast), Versailles region.
What can I see when landing at Ponta Delgada in Ponta Delgada?
When landing at Ponta Delgada (PDL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views of the Azores archipelago as you descend toward Ponta Delgada. You'll see São Miguel island's volcanic terrain, the caldera lakes, and the Atlantic coastline in detail during final approach. Notable sights include: São Miguel island, Sete Cidades caldera lakes, Ponta Delgada city and harbor, Atlantic Ocean.
How long is the flight from Paris to Ponta Delgada?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,605 miles (2,583 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Ponta Delgada flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean. You'll pass over the Iberian Peninsula's western coast (Portugal) at mid-flight, where the Tagus River estuary near Lisbon may be visible on clear days. The majority of the journey is over open ocean with occasional views of the Portuguese coastline and eventually the approach to the Azores archipelago in the mid-Atlantic.