The right side offers the flight's most dramatic scenery—the Alpine foothills and Lake Maggiore right after takeoff—while the left side's reward (a distant Paris skyline glimpse on landing) is more subtle and brief by comparison.
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Flight Path
Milano to Paris is 371 miles (598 km), a flight of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Jura Mountains along the French-Swiss border, the Saône valley, and the rolling vineyard country of Burgundy beneath the cruise track toward Paris
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from MXP
RIGHTMalpensa's typical northbound departure (runway 35) puts the Alps foothills and Lake Maggiore on the right as the aircraft climbs and banks left toward Paris. Passengers get a brief but dramatic view of the pre-Alps and, on clear days, the snow-capped Monte Rosa massif in the distance.
Landing at CDG
LEFTOn approach to CDG's westward-facing runways, arrivals from the southeast typically swing south of the airport before turning onto final, putting the Paris skyline and the Marne valley on the left side. Passengers can spot the Eiffel Tower and La Défense skyscrapers in the distance, along with the Seine's curves near the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Malpensa (MXP) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Paris. The right side offers the flight's most dramatic scenery—the Alpine foothills and Lake Maggiore right after takeoff—while the left side's reward (a distant Paris skyline glimpse on landing) is more subtle and brief by comparison.
What can I see during takeoff from Malpensa in Milano?
During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa's typical northbound departure (runway 35) puts the Alps foothills and Lake Maggiore on the right as the aircraft climbs and banks left toward Paris. Passengers get a brief but dramatic view of the pre-Alps and, on clear days, the snow-capped Monte Rosa massif in the distance. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore, Ticino River valley, pre-Alps foothills, Monte Rosa massif (distant).
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 runways, arrivals from the southeast typically swing south of the airport before turning onto final, putting the Paris skyline and the Marne valley on the left side. Passengers can spot the Eiffel Tower and La Défense skyscrapers in the distance, along with the Seine's curves near the city. Notable sights include: Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower, La Défense towers), Seine River bends, Marne-la-Vallée area, eastern Paris suburbs.
How long is the flight from Milano to Paris?
The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 371 miles (598 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milano to Paris flight path pass over?
Jura Mountains along the French-Swiss border, the Saône valley, and the rolling vineyard country of Burgundy beneath the cruise track toward Paris