Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Funchal. While the takeoff offers Paris views, the landing approach to Madeira is far more visually dramatic and distinctive. The volcanic island's steep cliffs, terraced hillsides, and the contrast between ocean and dramatic terrain make the left side the superior choice for the overall journey.

During takeoff from Le Bourget (LBG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the Île-de-France region as the aircraft climbs southwestward. You'll see the city's urban sprawl give way to agricultural plains and forests characteristic of northern France. Notable sights include: Seine River (visible as a silvery ribbon through central Paris), Île-de-France agricultural plains, Fontainebleau Forest (dark forested area southeast of Paris), Notre-Dame and central Paris districts.

When landing at Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Madeira's dramatic volcanic topography as you approach Funchal. The island's steep cliffs, terraced hillsides, and the Atlantic coastline become increasingly visible during descent, with the city nestled in a natural amphitheater of mountains. Notable sights include: Madeira's volcanic peaks and ridges (Pico do Arieiro visible inland), Atlantic Ocean coastline with steep cliffs, Funchal city sprawl in the southern coastal valley, terraced agricultural hillsides.

The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC) takes Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (visible as open Atlantic Ocean with occasional shipping lanes), passes over the Iberian Peninsula's northern coast near Galicia and Portugal's northern regions (Douro River valley visible inland), then continues southwest over open Atlantic toward Madeira. The Iberian coastline shows the transition from green northern landscapes to drier central plateau terrain. No major mountain ranges are prominently visible from cruise altitude on this route, but the curvature of the Portuguese coastline becomes apparent in the final approach phase.