Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madras to Paris. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive scenery: the Bay of Bengal and Coromandel Coast during departure offer immediate dramatic water and coastline views that left-side seats miss entirely. While left-side seats have advantages during Paris descent, the takeoff experience from Chennai is more geographically striking.

During takeoff from Chennai International (MAA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Bay of Bengal and the Coromandel Coast as the aircraft climbs northwestward from Chennai. The coastline and water body are immediately visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Bay of Bengal, Coromandel Coast, Chennai city grid, Pulicat Lake.

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Paris. As the aircraft approaches from the southeast, the left side faces the Seine River valley, the Île-de-France region, and the distinctive landmarks of central Paris including the city's urban sprawl and major monuments. Notable sights include: Seine River, Île-de-France plains, Paris metropolitan area, Versailles region.

The flight from Chennai International (MAA) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours.

The flight path crosses the Arabian Sea, then traverses the Middle East (Persian Gulf region visible from altitude), continues over Iraq and Syria, crosses the Mediterranean Sea near Cyprus or southern Turkey, and approaches Europe over the Alps. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys, the Mediterranean coastline, and the Alpine mountain range. The Alps become visible approximately 1.5 to 2 hours before landing at CDG, appearing as a jagged white ridge on the horizon during descent.