About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Fornebu (FBU) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Paris. Left side wins at both ends of the flight — Oslo and the Oslofjord on departure, and central Paris on approach. Over the cruise portion, the left side also looks south toward the Rhine valley and German lowlands as the route tracks southwest.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Fornebu in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Fornebu (FBU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Fornebu sits on a peninsula in the Oslofjord, and departing southwest toward Europe, the left side looks back over central Oslo, the Oslofjord, and the surrounding forested hills. The right side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Oslofjord, central Oslo city center, Bygdøy peninsula, Holmenkollen ridge to the north.
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 approaches from the east or northeast on its main runways, and the left side on final approach looks south over central Paris — the Seine, the Eiffel Tower area, and the dense Haussmann street grid are all visible from this angle. The right side looks north over suburban and industrial terrain. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through Paris, La Défense business district towers, dense Haussmann boulevard grid of central Paris, Bois de Boulogne.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Paris?
The flight from Oslo Fornebu (FBU) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Oslo to Paris flight path pass over?
The route tracks southwest over southern Scandinavia, crossing the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, then over the North Sea or northern Germany depending on routing, before crossing into the Netherlands and Belgium. The Rhine delta and Dutch lowland polder landscape may be visible during descent. Northern France's flat agricultural plains — large-scale field patterns — are visible in the final 30 minutes.