The left side delivers the two most spectacular moments of the flight: the unforgettable view of Mount Ararat on departure and the classic Paris panorama on arrival. The right side has nothing comparable at either end of the journey.
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Flight Path
Yerevan to Paris is 2,118 miles (3,409 km), a flight of about 4 hours 45 minutes.
The route tracks northwest over Georgia and the Greater Caucasus range, then across the Black Sea's northern coast near Romania, over the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania and Hungary, across the flat Pannonian Plain, then over the Rhine Valley in eastern France before descending into Paris. The Black Sea crossing and the Carpathian ridgelines are the most visually notable mid-flight features.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EVN
LEFTZvartnots typically departs on runway 09 heading east, then turns northwest toward Europe. On the left side during climb-out and the initial turn, you get a clear view of Mount Ararat (5,137m) rising dramatically across the Turkish border to the southwest, and the Ararat Valley below. This is one of the most iconic mountain views in the region.
Landing at CDG
LEFTCDG typically lands on runways 26L or 27R approaching from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks over the Paris basin from the east. The left side gives you the best view of central Paris — the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann boulevards — as you descend over the eastern suburbs.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Yerevan to Paris. The left side delivers the two most spectacular moments of the flight: the unforgettable view of Mount Ararat on departure and the classic Paris panorama on arrival. The right side has nothing comparable at either end of the journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan?
During takeoff from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zvartnots typically departs on runway 09 heading east, then turns northwest toward Europe. On the left side during climb-out and the initial turn, you get a clear view of Mount Ararat (5,137m) rising dramatically across the Turkish border to the southwest, and the Ararat Valley below. This is one of the most iconic mountain views in the region. Notable sights include: Mount Ararat (Greater and Lesser), Ararat Valley plain, Lake Sevan to the northeast, Yerevan city grid below.
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 lands on runways 26L or 27R approaching from the east, meaning the aircraft tracks over the Paris basin from the east. The left side gives you the best view of central Paris — the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann boulevards — as you descend over the eastern suburbs. Notable sights include: Seine River bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district to the northwest, Bois de Boulogne.
How long is the flight from Yerevan to Paris?
The flight from Zvartnots International Airport (EVN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 4 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 2,118 miles (3,409 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Yerevan to Paris flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Georgia and the Greater Caucasus range, then across the Black Sea's northern coast near Romania, over the Carpathian Mountains in central Romania and Hungary, across the flat Pannonian Plain, then over the Rhine Valley in eastern France before descending into Paris. The Black Sea crossing and the Carpathian ridgelines are the most visually notable mid-flight features.