About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Guarulhos (GRU) to Le Bourget (LBG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Sao Paulo to Paris. Takeoff from São Paulo on the left side provides more dramatic scenery with mountain ranges and metropolitan sprawl. While landing in Paris favors the right, the departure experience is more visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Guarulhos in Sao Paulo?
During takeoff from Guarulhos (GRU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Serra da Cantareira mountain range and the sprawling São Paulo metropolitan area during initial climb. Right side faces inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Serra da Cantareira (north), São Paulo city grid and urban sprawl, Tietê River valley, Atlantic coastal escarpment in distance.
What can I see when landing at Le Bourget in Paris?
When landing at Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Seine River valley, Paris city landmarks, and the approach over the Île-de-France region. Left side faces the industrial northern suburbs with fewer scenic features. Notable sights include: Seine River meanders, Paris city center with recognizable urban blocks, Île-de-France agricultural patchwork, Le Bourget airfield approach corridor.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Paris?
The flight from Guarulhos (GRU) to Le Bourget (LBG) takes 11h 15m.
What does the Sao Paulo to Paris flight path pass over?
Atlantic Ocean crossing (6-7 hours over open water with occasional cloud formations), West African coast near Senegal/Mauritania (sparse desert and coastal features), Sahara Desert southern edge, Mediterranean approaches, Alps visible on approach to Paris basin