About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Doha International (DOH) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Doha to Paris. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. During the cruise over Turkey and the Balkans, the left side also has slightly better views of the Anatolian plateau and Aegean coastline, making it the consistent choice for the full journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Doha International in Doha?
During takeoff from Doha International (DOH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Doha, aircraft typically use runway 16/34 or 15/33. On a northwestbound departure, the left side faces west over the Qatari peninsula and the shallow turquoise waters of the Persian Gulf, with Doha's downtown skyline and the West Bay skyscraper cluster clearly visible before the city falls away. The right side looks east over open desert and the Gulf toward the Iranian coast. Notable sights include: West Bay skyline cluster, Doha Corniche waterfront arc, shallow turquoise Persian Gulf shallows, Qatar peninsula coastline.
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 typically uses runways oriented roughly 09/27 or 08/26. On westward approaches from the east, the left side faces south toward central Paris, giving a clear view of the Seine river bends and the city grid. The right side looks north over flat agricultural Île-de-France with little of interest. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders south of the flight path, Paris city grid visible on the horizon, Stade de France (Saint-Denis) near the approach corridor, flat patchwork agricultural fields of Île-de-France.
How long is the flight from Doha to Paris?
The flight from Doha International (DOH) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7 hours.
What does the Doha to Paris flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, then crosses Iraq and southeastern Turkey over the Anatolian plateau. It passes over or near the Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey, then crosses the Aegean Sea, Greece, and the Balkans — Bulgaria and Romania — before entering Central Europe over Austria or Germany and descending into France. The Alps may be visible to the south as a distant white ridge depending on exact routing.