About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Pisa (PSA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Pisa. Right side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over the Alps, the right side also faces south toward the Po Valley and the Apennines, giving you the best continuous geographic interest from Paris all the way to Pisa.
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 southeastward on 08L/08R. A right-side seat gives you views over Paris itself during the climbing turn south — you can pick out the Seine's distinctive bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense urban grid of central Paris before the aircraft tracks southeast toward the Alps. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars, La Défense business district to the west, Bois de Vincennes forest to the southeast.
What can I see when landing at Pisa in Pisa?
When landing at Pisa (PSA), sit on the Right side for the best views. PSA's runway 04R/22L runs roughly northeast-southwest. Arrivals from the north typically land on runway 04R, approaching from the northwest over the Ligurian coast. A right-side seat on final approach gives you the Arno river valley, the city of Pisa, and the distinctive coastal plain of the Versilia with the Apuan Alps rising sharply behind it. Notable sights include: Arno river valley approaching Pisa, Apuan Alps rising steeply to the northeast, Ligurian Sea coastline to the west, Pisa city center and its cathedral complex.
How long is the flight from Paris to Pisa?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Pisa (PSA) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Paris to Pisa flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast from Paris over Burgundy and the Rhône-Saône corridor, then crosses the western Alps near Mont Blanc or the Gran Paradiso massif depending on routing. The Po Valley in northern Italy is visible as a vast flat agricultural plain before the aircraft descends over the northern Apennines toward the Tuscan coast.