The left side captures Porto's riverside cityscape during the turning climb-out and a genuine glimpse of Paris's western districts on approach, while the right side mostly faces open countryside or featureless sky during both phases.
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Flight Path
Porto to Paris is 765 miles (1,231 km), a flight of about 1 hour 50 minutes.
Cruise track passes over northern Portugal's Minho hills, the Galician coast of Spain, and the Bay of Biscay's southern edge before crossing into western France near the Loire valley.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from OPO
LEFTWith the nortada winds common at Porto, departures typically use runway 17, taking off southbound before banking east toward Paris. That left turn puts Porto's historic riverside district and the Douro estuary directly under the left wing as the aircraft climbs out.
Landing at CDG
LEFTArrivals from the south into CDG typically swing past the western edge of Paris before turning onto final approach for the westward-facing runways, giving left-side passengers a brief but genuine view of the city's skyline and the Seine's bends northwest of the city center.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Porto (OPO) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Porto to Paris. The left side captures Porto's riverside cityscape during the turning climb-out and a genuine glimpse of Paris's western districts on approach, while the right side mostly faces open countryside or featureless sky during both phases.
What can I see during takeoff from Porto in Porto?
During takeoff from Porto (OPO), sit on the Left side for the best views. With the nortada winds common at Porto, departures typically use runway 17, taking off southbound before banking east toward Paris. That left turn puts Porto's historic riverside district and the Douro estuary directly under the left wing as the aircraft climbs out. Notable sights include: Douro River mouth, Porto's Ribeira district, Foz do Douro coastline, Vila Nova de Gaia hillside.
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. Arrivals from the south into CDG typically swing past the western edge of Paris before turning onto final approach for the westward-facing runways, giving left-side passengers a brief but genuine view of the city's skyline and the Seine's bends northwest of the city center. Notable sights include: Seine River bends, western Paris suburbs, La Défense skyscraper cluster, Bois de Boulogne green space.
How long is the flight from Porto to Paris?
The flight from Porto (OPO) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 765 miles (1,231 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Porto to Paris flight path pass over?
Cruise track passes over northern Portugal's Minho hills, the Galician coast of Spain, and the Bay of Biscay's southern edge before crossing into western France near the Loire valley.