The great-circle path tracks up the western Baltic, passing near Sweden's Öland and Gotland islands, Lake Vättern's shoreline, and the Gulf of Bothnia's indented coast—features that sit mostly to the right (east) of the aircraft's northward track—giving that side more consistent water, island, and coastline interest than the largely flat Swedish interior seen on the left.
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Flight Path
Paris to Rovaniemi is 1,466 miles (2,360 km), a flight of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
Southern Swedish coastline near Öland and Gotland, Lake Vättern, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Finnish coast near Oulu before the final run north to Rovaniemi
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from CDG
LEFTDepartures from CDG heading north typically bank over the city, giving a brief but clear view of central Paris with the Seine's bends and the La Défense skyline before the plane climbs away over the flat Île-de-France farmland.
Landing at RVN
RIGHTOn approach into Rovaniemi the aircraft descends over the dense boreal forest and the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers, with the wooded Ounasvaara hill rising just east of the runway, visible to the right during the final turn.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Rovaniemi (RVN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Rovaniemi. The great-circle path tracks up the western Baltic, passing near Sweden's Öland and Gotland islands, Lake Vättern's shoreline, and the Gulf of Bothnia's indented coast—features that sit mostly to the right (east) of the aircraft's northward track—giving that side more consistent water, island, and coastline interest than the largely flat Swedish interior seen on the left.
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. Departures from CDG heading north typically bank over the city, giving a brief but clear view of central Paris with the Seine's bends and the La Défense skyline before the plane climbs away over the flat Île-de-France farmland. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, La Défense skyscraper district, Seine River bends, Oise valley farmland.
What can I see when landing at Rovaniemi in Rovaniemi?
When landing at Rovaniemi (RVN), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Rovaniemi the aircraft descends over the dense boreal forest and the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers, with the wooded Ounasvaara hill rising just east of the runway, visible to the right during the final turn. Notable sights include: Kemijoki and Ounasjoki river confluence, Ounasvaara forested hill, vast taiga forest patchwork, Rovaniemi town grid.
How long is the flight from Paris to Rovaniemi?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Rovaniemi (RVN) takes about 3 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,466 miles (2,360 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Rovaniemi flight path pass over?
Southern Swedish coastline near Öland and Gotland, Lake Vättern, the Gulf of Bothnia, and the Finnish coast near Oulu before the final run north to Rovaniemi