About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ciampino (CIA) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Rome to Paris. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — Rome's urban geography and the Alban Hills on departure, and the Paris basin with the Seine on approach. During cruise over the Alps and French interior, the left side also faces south giving slightly better angles on the Alpine arc when the route passes near the western Alps.
What can I see during takeoff from Ciampino in Rome?
During takeoff from Ciampino (CIA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Ciampino's primary departure runway 15 sends aircraft southeast before turning northwest toward France. A left-side seat captures Rome's historic center including the Colosseum area and the Tiber River bending through the city as you climb out and bank north. The Alban Hills volcanic crater lakes are also visible to the left shortly after departure. Notable sights include: Rome city center and Tiber River bends, Alban Hills with Lago Albano crater lake, Castelli Romani hill towns, Apennine ridge to the northeast.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's most common landing approach on runways 26L/26R brings aircraft in from the east on a westward heading. A left seat faces south, giving views over the Seine valley, the Paris suburbs, and on clear days the city center including the Eiffel Tower area and the distinctive grid of Haussmann boulevards before touchdown. Right side faces north toward flat Picardy farmland with little of interest. Notable sights include: Seine River valley and meanders, Paris city center with Eiffel Tower visible on clear days, Marne River confluence, Roissy-en-France suburban sprawl.
How long is the flight from Rome to Paris?
The flight from Ciampino (CIA) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Rome to Paris flight path pass over?
The route crosses the northern Apennines near Florence, then the Po Valley flatlands of northern Italy, followed by the western Alps near the Mont Blanc massif or Gran Paradiso depending on routing, then the Rhône-Alpes region of France, the Burgundy plateau, and the flat agricultural Seine basin of Île-de-France on descent.