About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nice to Paris. The takeoff from Nice on the right side delivers the most dramatic and concentrated scenery of the whole flight — the Riviera coastline, the bay, and the Maritime Alps all at once during climbout. The landing view into Paris on the left is good but fairly flat and urban. The Nice departure wins on spectacle.
What can I see during takeoff from Cote D Azur in Nice?
During takeoff from Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Nice's runways 04L/04R point northeast over the sea, so a right-side seat faces back toward the city, the Baie des Anges coastline, and the Maritime Alps rising immediately behind Nice. Left side gets open Mediterranean with less to see on climbout. Notable sights include: Baie des Anges bay curving west toward Antibes, the old town of Nice and its port directly below, the Maritime Alps rising steeply behind the coast, Cap Ferrat peninsula jutting into the sea to the east.
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. CDG's most common landing approaches on runways 26L/26R bring aircraft in from the east, so a left-side seat faces south toward Paris city center during the descent. You get a clear view of the Seine bends, La Défense towers, and the urban spread of greater Paris as you descend through 5,000-10,000 feet. Notable sights include: La Défense business district tower cluster west of Paris, the Seine river bending through the urban fabric, the dense Haussmann grid of central Paris, Stade de France visible near Saint-Denis just south of the airport.
How long is the flight from Nice to Paris?
The flight from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
What does the Nice to Paris flight path pass over?
After leaving the Alps behind, the flight tracks northwest over the Rhône Valley corridor — the broad flat valley floor is visible with the river threading through it. The Massif Central's volcanic plateau occupies the middle portion of the route to the west. Approaching Paris, the terrain flattens completely into the Paris Basin's agricultural plains, with large-scale field patterns visible below.