While the takeoff offers Paris views, the landing provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Lebanon Mountains and Mediterranean approach are visually striking and geographically distinctive. Right seats capture the most impressive final descent.
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Flight Path
Paris to Beirut is 1,982 miles (3,190 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Alps (southern France, visible during cruise), Rhône Valley, Mediterranean coast near Provence, Tyrrhenian Sea crossing, Italian coastline (Sardinia region), Greek islands (Ionian Sea), Peloponnese, Aegean Sea, Turkish coast, Cyprus (southern route variant), Syrian coast, Anti-Lebanon Mountains inland from Beirut
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
LEFTLeft seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the city's urban sprawl expanding southeastward. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Paris neighborhoods and suburban development fading into the Île-de-France countryside as you climb.
Landing at BEY
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views of the Lebanon Mountains as you descend toward Beirut, and the Mediterranean coastline becomes increasingly prominent. You'll see the dramatic topography of the Lebanese coast and the city of Beirut nestled between mountains and sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Beirut International (BEY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Beirut. While the takeoff offers Paris views, the landing provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Lebanon Mountains and Mediterranean approach are visually striking and geographically distinctive. Right seats capture the most impressive final descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the city's urban sprawl expanding southeastward. You'll see the distinctive geometry of Paris neighborhoods and suburban development fading into the Île-de-France countryside as you climb. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris urban districts, Fontainebleau Forest (southeast), Île-de-France agricultural plains.
What can I see when landing at Beirut International in Beirut?
When landing at Beirut International (BEY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views of the Lebanon Mountains as you descend toward Beirut, and the Mediterranean coastline becomes increasingly prominent. You'll see the dramatic topography of the Lebanese coast and the city of Beirut nestled between mountains and sea. Notable sights include: Lebanon Mountains (Mount Lebanon range), Mediterranean Sea, Beirut urban area, Anti-Lebanon range (distant, inland).
How long is the flight from Paris to Beirut?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Beirut International (BEY) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,982 miles (3,190 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Beirut flight path pass over?
Alps (southern France, visible during cruise), Rhône Valley, Mediterranean coast near Provence, Tyrrhenian Sea crossing, Italian coastline (Sardinia region), Greek islands (Ionian Sea), Peloponnese, Aegean Sea, Turkish coast, Cyprus (southern route variant), Syrian coast, Anti-Lebanon Mountains inland from Beirut