About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Le Bourget (LBG) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Neither side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Paris. This route does not exist as a commercial flight. LBG and CDG are 8 km apart and both serve the Paris metropolitan area. If you are trying to connect between these airports, ground transport (taxi, bus, or RER) is the standard and only practical option. No window seat recommendation is meaningful for a notional flight that would spend its entire duration below 3,000 feet over featureless suburban terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Le Bourget in Paris?
During takeoff from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Neither — this flight is not operationally realistic side for the best views. LBG to CDG is approximately 8 km (5 miles) apart as the crow flies. No scheduled commercial passenger service operates between these two airports. The entire 'flight' would consist of taxi, a brief takeoff roll, and an immediate approach — reaching perhaps 2,000-3,000 feet before beginning descent. There would be no meaningful cruise phase. Notable sights include: N/A — at this distance and altitude, you would see suburban Paris rooftops, the A1 autoroute corridor, and the flat Île-de-France plain. No iconic landmarks would be meaningfully visible..
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Neither — same reasoning applies side for the best views. The aircraft would be on final approach almost immediately after takeoff. CDG runways 27L/27R (westerly approaches) or 09L/09R (easterly) would be used depending on wind. The entire 'flight' is essentially one continuous approach procedure with no window seat advantage worth recommending. Notable sights include: CDG terminal buildings, the A1/A3 autoroute interchange, suburban Roissy-en-France, flat agricultural fields of the Plaine de France..
How long is the flight from Paris to Paris?
The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Theoretically 4-6 minutes if flown — but this route does not operate. Ground transfer takes approximately 30-45 minutes by road..
What does the Paris to Paris flight path pass over?
The 8 km corridor between LBG and CDG passes entirely over the flat suburban municipalities of Tremblay-en-France and Villepinte. The Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte exhibition centre is the only notable structure along this corridor. Terrain is uniformly flat at around 80-100 metres elevation throughout.