The left side delivers the Paris departure view which is genuinely spectacular and rare — most transatlantic routes don't overfly a major world capital so clearly on climb-out. The Pittsburgh arrival on the right is good but the Allegheny ridgelines are relatively uniform forested terrain until the final approach. Left side wins overall for the Paris departure alone.
Flight Path
The flight tracks northwest over the English Channel and southern England, then crosses the North Atlantic at high latitude passing south of Iceland and Greenland. Over Canada it crosses Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then tracks southwest over Quebec and Ontario before descending over upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. Mid-ocean there is nothing but open North Atlantic; the most notable geographic features are the Newfoundland coastline on approach to North America and the Appalachian ridge-and-valley system during the final descent into Pittsburgh.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Pittsburgh International (PIT)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Pittsburgh (pennsylva). The left side delivers the Paris departure view which is genuinely spectacular and rare — most transatlantic routes don't overfly a major world capital so clearly on climb-out. The Pittsburgh arrival on the right is good but the Allegheny ridgelines are relatively uniform forested terrain until the final approach. Left side wins overall for the Paris departure alone.
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 westward on runways 26L/26R, meaning a left-side seat faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center including the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower area, and the dense urban grid of central Paris as you climb out over the Île-de-France. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders through central Paris, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a slender spike), dense Haussmann boulevard grid of central Paris, Bois de Boulogne forest patch to the west.
What can I see when landing at Pittsburgh International in Pittsburgh (pennsylva)?
When landing at Pittsburgh International (PIT), sit on the Right side for the best views. Pittsburgh International typically uses runways 28L/28R for westward arrivals, meaning the approach comes from the east over the Allegheny Mountains. A right-side seat faces north, giving views of the Ohio River confluence and the distinctive triangular Pittsburgh downtown (the Point) as you descend over western Pennsylvania. Notable sights include: Allegheny Mountains ridgelines during descent, Ohio River and Monongahela/Allegheny confluence at the Point, downtown Pittsburgh skyline, Monongahela River valley.
How long is the flight from Paris to Pittsburgh (pennsylva)?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Pittsburgh International (PIT) takes Approximately 8 hours 30 minutes to 9 hours.
What does the Paris to Pittsburgh (pennsylva) flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northwest over the English Channel and southern England, then crosses the North Atlantic at high latitude passing south of Iceland and Greenland. Over Canada it crosses Newfoundland and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then tracks southwest over Quebec and Ontario before descending over upstate New York and western Pennsylvania. Mid-ocean there is nothing but open North Atlantic; the most notable geographic features are the Newfoundland coastline on approach to North America and the Appalachian ridge-and-valley system during the final descent into Pittsburgh.