Paris to London flight pathORYLGW

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance202
Heading327° → 325°
Best side
RightMostly right

Takeoff from Orly offers superior scenery with Paris and the Seine clearly visible on the right. Landing views are comparable on both sides, but the outbound experience tips the balance to right-side seating for this route.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Paris to London is 202 miles (325 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

English Channel crossing (approximately 20 nautical miles wide at this latitude), Kent coastline with white cliffs near Dover visible on clear days, Weald of Kent and Sussex agricultural landscape

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Takeoff from ORY

RIGHT

Right-side seats capture the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb out. Left side faces away from the city center.

Seine RiverÎle-de-France urban sprawlFontainebleau ForestNotre-Dame and central Paris districts
ORY OrlyHub for Air France, Transavia France, Vueling
Aerial window seat view during landing at London (left side) — North Downs (chalk ridge), Surrey agricultural landscape, River Mole valley, Gatwick Airport and surrounding towns

Landing at LGW

LEFT

Left seats offer views of the North Downs and Surrey countryside as you descend toward Gatwick. The chalk hills and patchwork farmland are distinctive on approach from the south.

North DownsSurrey agricultural landscapeRiver Mole valleyGatwick Airport and surrounding towns
LGW GatwickHub for easyJet, British Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Gatwick (LGW)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to London. Takeoff from Orly offers superior scenery with Paris and the Seine clearly visible on the right. Landing views are comparable on both sides, but the outbound experience tips the balance to right-side seating for this route.

What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?

During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Seine's meanders through central Paris and the sprawl of the Île-de-France region as you climb out. Left side faces away from the city center. Notable sights include: Seine River (winding through Paris), Île-de-France urban sprawl, Fontainebleau Forest (south of Paris), Notre-Dame and central Paris districts.

What can I see when landing at Gatwick in London?

When landing at Gatwick (LGW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the North Downs and Surrey countryside as you descend toward Gatwick. The chalk hills and patchwork farmland are distinctive on approach from the south. Notable sights include: North Downs (chalk ridge), Surrey agricultural landscape, River Mole valley, Gatwick Airport and surrounding towns.

How long is the flight from Paris to London?

The flight from Orly (ORY) to Gatwick (LGW) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 202 miles (325 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to London flight path pass over?

English Channel crossing (approximately 20 nautical miles wide at this latitude), Kent coastline with white cliffs near Dover visible on clear days, Weald of Kent and Sussex agricultural landscape