About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Le Bourget (LBG) to Queen Alia International (AMM)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Amman. While takeoff favors the right side for Paris views, the landing approach over the Dead Sea and Jordan Rift Valley from the left is geographically more dramatic and visually distinctive. The left side captures the most striking natural feature of the entire route.
What can I see during takeoff from Le Bourget in Paris?
During takeoff from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the sprawling Île-de-France region. Left side faces northwest toward Normandy with less dramatic urban and geographic contrast during climb-out. Notable sights include: Seine River (visible as silver ribbon through central Paris), Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité district, Sacré-Cœur basilica on Montmartre hill, suburban sprawl extending southeast toward Fontainebleau.
What can I see when landing at Queen Alia International in Amman?
When landing at Queen Alia International (AMM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side provides views of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Rift Valley escarpment, and the approach to Amman's elevated position. Right side faces the Arabian Desert plateau with less geographic definition during descent. Notable sights include: Dead Sea (lowest point on Earth, visible as a dark blue-green body of water), Jordan Rift Valley walls (dramatic escarpment rising eastward), Amman's hillside city sprawl with white buildings, Mount Nebo visible to the southwest across the Dead Sea.
How long is the flight from Paris to Amman?
The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Queen Alia International (AMM) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Paris to Amman flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Alps (visible as a snow-capped ridge if flying at 35,000 feet, typically on the right side during cruise), then continues southeast over the Mediterranean coast near Italy, crosses the Mediterranean Sea, and approaches the Levant over the Syrian-Lebanese coast before turning south toward Amman. The Taurus Mountains in southern Turkey may be visible on the right during the eastern Mediterranean portion of cruise. The flight descends over the Palestinian territories and approaches the Dead Sea from the west.