About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Oslo to Paris. The left side wins overall because the takeoff view over the Oslofjord and Oslo city is the most visually distinctive part of this route. The cruise portion over Denmark, the German/Dutch coast, and northern France is relatively flat and featureless at altitude. The CDG arrival views are decent on the right but neither side dramatically outperforms the other on landing.
What can I see during takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen in Oslo?
During takeoff from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Gardermoen's primary departure runway 01L/19R means southbound departures head roughly south. A left-side seat gives you views over the Mjøsa lake area and the Romerike plain as you climb out, with the Oslo Fjord visible to the southwest. Right side faces east toward forested hills with less to see. Notable sights include: Lake Mjøsa (Norway's largest lake) to the northeast, Oslo city center and the Oslofjord to the southwest, Romerike agricultural plain below during climb-out.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG's primary arrival runways for traffic from the north are 27L/27R or 09L/09R depending on wind. Arriving from the north on a southerly approach, the right side gives views over central Paris including the Seine river bends and the urban grid. Left side tends to face the less interesting northern suburbs and industrial zones of the Île-de-France. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through Paris, La Défense business district tower cluster, northern Paris suburbs and Île-de-France plain, Stade de France visible near Saint-Denis.
How long is the flight from Oslo to Paris?
The flight from Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.
What does the Oslo to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Denmark, then over Jutland (Denmark) and the flat North Sea coastal lowlands of northern Germany and the Netherlands. Over Belgium and into northern France the terrain is uniformly flat agricultural land. No significant mountain ranges or dramatic water features cross the mid-route at cruise altitude — the most notable feature is the Danish coastline and the Skagerrak visible early in the flight.