The left side offers the Peak District's uplands during departure, a possible glimpse of London's eastern edge and the Channel coastline during cruise, and a rare view of Paris's skyline including La Défense during the final turn into CDG—giving it more varied and recognizable scenery than the right side, which mostly shows flat English and French farmland.
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Flight Path
Manchester to Paris is 366 miles (588 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
English Channel crossing near the Kent/Pas-de-Calais coastline, followed by the flat agricultural plains of Picardy leading into the Seine valley near Paris
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAN
LEFTDeparting Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks left onto its southeasterly track toward Paris, giving left-side passengers a brief view of the Peak District's gritstone edges and moorland rising east of the city. The right side only shows flat Cheshire suburbs and farmland as the turn completes.
Landing at CDG
LEFTOn approach to CDG's westward-facing runway, aircraft arriving from the UK typically swing south and then west of the city before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a fleeting but genuine view of Paris's skyline, including La Défense's towers and the Seine's bends, before the turn onto final approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Manchester (MAN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Manchester to Paris. The left side offers the Peak District's uplands during departure, a possible glimpse of London's eastern edge and the Channel coastline during cruise, and a rare view of Paris's skyline including La Défense during the final turn into CDG—giving it more varied and recognizable scenery than the right side, which mostly shows flat English and French farmland.
What can I see during takeoff from Manchester in Manchester?
During takeoff from Manchester (MAN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Manchester on runway 23, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks left onto its southeasterly track toward Paris, giving left-side passengers a brief view of the Peak District's gritstone edges and moorland rising east of the city. The right side only shows flat Cheshire suburbs and farmland as the turn completes. Notable sights include: Peak District moorland, Cheshire Plain patchwork fields, southern Manchester suburbs.
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 approach to CDG's westward-facing runway, aircraft arriving from the UK typically swing south and then west of the city before turning onto final, giving left-side passengers a fleeting but genuine view of Paris's skyline, including La Défense's towers and the Seine's bends, before the turn onto final approach. Notable sights include: River Seine bends, La Défense business district towers, northern Paris suburbs.
How long is the flight from Manchester to Paris?
The flight from Manchester (MAN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 366 miles (588 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Manchester to Paris flight path pass over?
English Channel crossing near the Kent/Pas-de-Calais coastline, followed by the flat agricultural plains of Picardy leading into the Seine valley near Paris