About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Okecie (WAW)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Warsaw. The right side delivers the Paris city view on departure which is the single most spectacular moment of this flight. The flight path crosses relatively flat terrain — the Ardennes, German lowlands, and Polish plain — so neither side has a dramatic advantage in cruise. The Paris departure view on the right outweighs the Warsaw arrival advantage 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 Right side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastbound on runways 09L/09R, so the right side faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city sprawl including the Seine river bends and the Eiffel Tower area as you climb out heading east. The left side faces north toward flat agricultural Picardy with little of interest. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower (visible as a thin spire in the urban grid), Marne river valley, Disneyland Paris resort complex to the east.
What can I see when landing at Okecie in Warsaw?
When landing at Okecie (WAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Warsaw Okecie typically lands on runway 33 (northwesterly approach) or runway 15 (southeasterly approach). On the common runway 33 approach from the southeast, the left side faces east toward central Warsaw including the Vistula river and the Old Town skyline. The right side faces west toward flat suburban and industrial areas with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Vistula river (wide and sandy-banked through Warsaw), Warsaw Old Town and city center skyline including Palace of Culture and Science, Praga district on the east bank, Kampinos Forest to the northwest visible on descent.
How long is the flight from Paris to Warsaw?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Okecie (WAW) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Paris to Warsaw flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast over the Ardennes plateau in Belgium and Luxembourg (low forested hills visible in cruise), then crosses the North German Plain through Brandenburg — flat agricultural land with scattered lakes and rivers including the Oder river marking the German-Polish border. Over Poland the terrain is uniformly flat with the Warta and Bzura river valleys visible as silver threads through agricultural lowlands before descending into Warsaw.