About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Antananarivo Ivato (TNR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Antananarivo to Paris. The landing approach into CDG on the left side with Paris spread out below is the single most dramatic visual moment of this flight. While the right side at takeoff shows Madagascar's highlands well, the Paris arrival on the left is more consistently spectacular and the views are broader and more iconic.
What can I see during takeoff from Antananarivo Ivato in Antananarivo?
During takeoff from Antananarivo Ivato (TNR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Ivato airport typically departs northward or southward on runway 11/29 or 02/20. Heading roughly north toward Europe, the right side gives views over the central highlands of Madagascar including the Ankaratra massif and the city of Antananarivo spread across its ridge system. The left side faces west toward flatter terrain and the Betsiboka River delta. Notable sights include: Antananarivo city on its ridge, Ankaratra massif (highest point in Madagascar at 2,643m), central highland rice paddies and red laterite hills, Lake Itasy to the west visible from left side.
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 lands from the east on runways 26L/26R or from the west on 08L/08R. On the common westbound approach over northern France, the left side faces south toward Paris, giving clear views of the Seine river bends, the dense urban grid of Paris, and on clear days the Eiffel Tower and La Défense cluster. The right side faces north toward flat agricultural Picardy with little of interest. Notable sights include: Seine river bends south of Paris, La Défense business district towers, Paris urban grid, Stade de France visible near Saint-Denis.
How long is the flight from Antananarivo to Paris?
The flight from Antananarivo Ivato (TNR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 11 to 12 hours nonstop, or 13-15 hours with a connection via Nairobi, Addis Ababa, or Réunion.
What does the Antananarivo to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks north-northwest over the Mozambique Channel, crosses the East African coast near Tanzania or Kenya, overflies the Horn of Africa region, crosses the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula or Egypt depending on routing, then traverses the Mediterranean Sea, crosses Italy or the Alps, and enters France from the southeast. The Alps may be faintly visible as a white mountain chain on the horizon during daytime if routing passes nearby.