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Flight time2h 10m
Distance987
Heading115° → 128°
Best side
Right
★ 2.0 left·★ 4.0 right

The right side captures the Alpine terrain during climb and cruise, plus the dramatic Adriatic coastline and Albanian mountains during descent, while the left side offers mostly flat or featureless terrain throughout the flight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Paris to Tirana is 987 miles (1,588 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.

Swiss and Italian Alps, Po Valley, Adriatic Sea crossing near the Italian-Albanian coast

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LBG

RIGHT

Departing LBG on runway 25 and turning southeast toward the Alps, the right side offers early glimpses of the Seine valley and then the rising foothills of the French Alps as the aircraft climbs onto its southeast heading. The left side mostly shows the flat Île-de-France plain receding behind.

Seine River bendsParis southeastern suburbsearly Alpine foothills near Chambéry
LBG Le BourgetParis, France

Landing at TIA

RIGHT

On approach into Tirana Rinas, the flight path crosses the Adriatic Sea and Albanian coastal plain before the final turn toward runway 17 or 35, giving right-side passengers a strong view of the coastline and the Dinaric Alps rising just inland. The left side during descent mostly faces open sea or hazy inland flatlands with fewer distinct features.

Adriatic Sea coastlineAlbanian coastal plain near DurrësDinaric Alps foothillsTirana city outskirts
TIA Tirana RinasHub for Air Albania

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Le Bourget (LBG) to Tirana Rinas (TIA)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Tirana. The right side captures the Alpine terrain during climb and cruise, plus the dramatic Adriatic coastline and Albanian mountains during descent, while the left side offers mostly flat or featureless terrain throughout the flight.

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. Departing LBG on runway 25 and turning southeast toward the Alps, the right side offers early glimpses of the Seine valley and then the rising foothills of the French Alps as the aircraft climbs onto its southeast heading. The left side mostly shows the flat Île-de-France plain receding behind. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, Paris southeastern suburbs, early Alpine foothills near Chambéry.

What can I see when landing at Tirana Rinas in Tirana?

When landing at Tirana Rinas (TIA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Tirana Rinas, the flight path crosses the Adriatic Sea and Albanian coastal plain before the final turn toward runway 17 or 35, giving right-side passengers a strong view of the coastline and the Dinaric Alps rising just inland. The left side during descent mostly faces open sea or hazy inland flatlands with fewer distinct features. Notable sights include: Adriatic Sea coastline, Albanian coastal plain near Durrës, Dinaric Alps foothills, Tirana city outskirts.

How long is the flight from Paris to Tirana?

The flight from Le Bourget (LBG) to Tirana Rinas (TIA) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 987 miles (1,588 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Tirana flight path pass over?

Swiss and Italian Alps, Po Valley, Adriatic Sea crossing near the Italian-Albanian coast