The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a more varied departure over the Loire valley and central French hills, and a genuinely spectacular arrival over the Tagus estuary with Lisbon's skyline, bridge, and Cristo Rei statue clearly visible. The right side is dominated by flatter terrain and open Atlantic water with fewer distinctive features.
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Flight Path
Paris to Lisbon is 893 miles (1,438 km), a flight of about 2 hours 25 minutes.
Bordeaux region vineyards, Bay of Biscay coastline near Arcachon, rolling hills of northern Spain, Douro river valley approaching Portugal
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORY
LEFTDeparting Orly southbound, the left side offers glimpses of the Loire valley and the rolling countryside of central France, with the distant Massif Central hills adding some relief to the otherwise flat departure corridor. The right side mostly shows flat farmland toward the Atlantic side of France with little variation.
Landing at LIS
LEFTOn approach to Lisbon's runway 20, the aircraft descends from the north directly over the Tagus estuary and the city itself, and the left side captures the dramatic view of downtown Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Cristo Rei statue across the river. The right side mostly faces open Atlantic water with little to see.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Lisbon. The left side wins on both ends of the flight: a more varied departure over the Loire valley and central French hills, and a genuinely spectacular arrival over the Tagus estuary with Lisbon's skyline, bridge, and Cristo Rei statue clearly visible. The right side is dominated by flatter terrain and open Atlantic water with fewer distinctive features.
What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?
During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Orly southbound, the left side offers glimpses of the Loire valley and the rolling countryside of central France, with the distant Massif Central hills adding some relief to the otherwise flat departure corridor. The right side mostly shows flat farmland toward the Atlantic side of France with little variation. Notable sights include: Paris southern suburbs, Loire river valley, Orléans forest, distant Massif Central foothills.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to Lisbon's runway 20, the aircraft descends from the north directly over the Tagus estuary and the city itself, and the left side captures the dramatic view of downtown Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Cristo Rei statue across the river. The right side mostly faces open Atlantic water with little to see. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei statue, Lisbon's hillside districts (Alfama, Belém).
How long is the flight from Paris to Lisbon?
The flight from Orly (ORY) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 2 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 893 miles (1,438 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Paris to Lisbon flight path pass over?
Bordeaux region vineyards, Bay of Biscay coastline near Arcachon, rolling hills of northern Spain, Douro river valley approaching Portugal