Shannon to Paris is 561 miles (903 km), a flight of about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise over central France the left side also faces generally south offering views over the Loire Valley and its river systems, making it the stronger choice for the full flight.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southeast over the Celtic Sea, crosses the Brittany peninsula with its rugged coastline and bocage farmland, then crosses the Loire River valley — one of France's most recognizable river systems from altitude — before passing over the flat Beauce grain plains north of Orléans on descent into CDG.
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Takeoff from SNN
LEFTShannon Airport's primary departure runway 24 sends aircraft out over the Shannon Estuary heading southwest before turning east. Left-side passengers get a clear view back over the estuary, Limerick city, and the Burren limestone plateau as the aircraft climbs and banks toward France.
Landing at CDG
LEFTCDG typically uses runways 26L/26R for westerly approaches, meaning aircraft arrive from the east tracking west. Left-side passengers get views over central Paris including the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann boulevard grid before the aircraft descends into the airport north of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Shannon (SNN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Shannon to Paris. Left side wins both takeoff and landing. During the cruise over central France the left side also faces generally south offering views over the Loire Valley and its river systems, making it the stronger choice for the full flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Shannon in Shannon?
During takeoff from Shannon (SNN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Shannon Airport's primary departure runway 24 sends aircraft out over the Shannon Estuary heading southwest before turning east. Left-side passengers get a clear view back over the estuary, Limerick city, and the Burren limestone plateau as the aircraft climbs and banks toward France. Notable sights include: Shannon Estuary, Limerick city, the Burren plateau, Lough Derg.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically uses runways 26L/26R for westerly approaches, meaning aircraft arrive from the east tracking west. Left-side passengers get views over central Paris including the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, and the dense Haussmann boulevard grid before the aircraft descends into the airport north of the city. Notable sights include: Seine River bends through Paris, Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district, Stade de France.
How long is the flight from Shannon to Paris?
The flight from Shannon (SNN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 561 miles (903 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Shannon to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the Celtic Sea, crosses the Brittany peninsula with its rugged coastline and bocage farmland, then crosses the Loire River valley — one of France's most recognizable river systems from altitude — before passing over the flat Beauce grain plains north of Orléans on descent into CDG.