The left side captures the two standout moments of this short hop — Windsor Castle and central London during the turn after takeoff, and a glimpse of the Paris skyline during the arrival turn — while the right side mostly faces open Kentish farmland and the plain Channel water.
Flight Path
Strait of Dover and the English Channel, chalk coastline near Dover and Calais, flat farmland of Kent and Pas-de-Calais
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LHR
LEFTHeathrow's westerly departures climb out past Windsor before banking left onto the southeast track toward Paris, putting Windsor Castle and then the London skyline (Thames bends, Canary Wharf, The Shard) on the left side of the aircraft.
Landing at CDG
LEFTOn the typical westerly landing configuration into CDG, the aircraft swings south of Paris before turning onto final approach, briefly putting the Paris skyline on the left side of the cabin.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Heathrow (LHR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Paris. The left side captures the two standout moments of this short hop — Windsor Castle and central London during the turn after takeoff, and a glimpse of the Paris skyline during the arrival turn — while the right side mostly faces open Kentish farmland and the plain Channel water.
What can I see during takeoff from Heathrow in London?
During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Heathrow's westerly departures climb out past Windsor before banking left onto the southeast track toward Paris, putting Windsor Castle and then the London skyline (Thames bends, Canary Wharf, The Shard) on the left side of the aircraft. Notable sights include: Windsor Castle, River Thames, Canary Wharf and The Shard skyline.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly landing configuration into CDG, the aircraft swings south of Paris before turning onto final approach, briefly putting the Paris skyline on the left side of the cabin. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine river bends, La Défense skyscraper district, Sacré-Cœur on Montmartre.
How long is the flight from London to Paris?
The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes 1h 15m.
What does the London to Paris flight path pass over?
Strait of Dover and the English Channel, chalk coastline near Dover and Calais, flat farmland of Kent and Pas-de-Calais