Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Reykjavik. While the takeoff from Paris favors the left, the landing approach into Reykjavik from the right provides more dramatic and visually distinctive scenery—the volcanic landscape and geothermal features of Iceland are far more striking than suburban Paris. Right-side seats capture the most memorable portion of this route.

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs northwestward. You'll see the urban sprawl of Paris diminishing below before the aircraft turns toward the Atlantic approach corridor. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris urban area, Versailles region, Fontainebleau Forest (distant).

When landing at Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent into Reykjavik. You'll see the Icelandic coastline, including the Reykjanes Peninsula with its distinctive lava fields and geothermal features, plus views of Faxaflói Bay and the approach over Reykjavik's harbor area. Notable sights include: Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik city and harbor, Mount Esja.

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Reykjavik (RKV) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing over the Bay of Biscay (visible as open ocean), then the Celtic Sea and Irish waters. Around the midpoint, you may glimpse the western coast of Ireland or the Irish Sea depending on exact routing. The aircraft then continues northwest over the Atlantic toward Iceland, with no significant landmasses visible for roughly 1.5 hours in the middle of the flight. As you approach Iceland, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge features and Iceland's volcanic terrain become visible, including smaller islands like Heimaey in the Westman Islands if the approach vector permits.