Paris to Palermo flight pathORYPMO

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Flight time2h 35m
Distance904
Heading140° → 147°
Best side
RightMostly right

While the takeoff offers Paris scenery, the landing approach over the Tyrrhenian Sea, Mondello coastline, and Conca d'Oro plain provides more visually dramatic and distinctive Mediterranean geography. The coastal approach is the flight's scenic highlight.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Paris to Palermo is 904 miles (1,456 km), a flight of about 2 hours 35 minutes.

Alps (Mont Blanc massif visible to the east during cruise over southeastern France), Rhône Valley corridor, Mediterranean coast near Provence, Ligurian Sea, Italian Riviera coastline, Tyrrhenian Sea crossing toward Sicily

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Takeoff from ORY

LEFT

Left side offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the city's urban sprawl expanding southward. Right side faces northwest toward suburban areas with less dramatic scenery.

Seine RiverParis city center and Île-de-France urban zoneLoire Valley regionFrench countryside patchwork
ORY OrlyHub for Air France, Transavia France, Vueling

Landing at PMO

RIGHT

Right side provides views of the Tyrrhenian Sea approach, the Conca d'Oro plain surrounding Palermo, and the dramatic Mondello coastline. Left side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain.

Tyrrhenian SeaMondello Beach and coastal stripConca d'Oro agricultural plainMonte Pellegrino
PMO Falcone–Borsellino AirportHub for Ryanair

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Orly (ORY) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Palermo. While the takeoff offers Paris scenery, the landing approach over the Tyrrhenian Sea, Mondello coastline, and Conca d'Oro plain provides more visually dramatic and distinctive Mediterranean geography. The coastal approach is the flight's scenic highlight.

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 side offers views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the city's urban sprawl expanding southward. Right side faces northwest toward suburban areas with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris city center and Île-de-France urban zone, Loire Valley region (visible at distance during climb), French countryside patchwork.

What can I see when landing at Falcone–Borsellino Airport in Palermo?

When landing at Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Tyrrhenian Sea approach, the Conca d'Oro plain surrounding Palermo, and the dramatic Mondello coastline. Left side faces inland toward less visually distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Tyrrhenian Sea, Mondello Beach and coastal strip, Conca d'Oro agricultural plain, Monte Pellegrino (limestone mountain backdrop).

How long is the flight from Paris to Palermo?

The flight from Orly (ORY) to Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) takes about 2 hours 35 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 904 miles (1,456 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Paris to Palermo flight path pass over?

Alps (Mont Blanc massif visible to the east during cruise over southeastern France), Rhône Valley corridor, Mediterranean coast near Provence, Ligurian Sea, Italian Riviera coastline, Tyrrhenian Sea crossing toward Sicily