About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Tromso (TOS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Tromso to Paris. The right side wins overall for the spectacular Tromsø departure over the fjords and Arctic landscape, which is genuinely rare and dramatic. The landing view from the left is excellent but Paris approaches are more commonly experienced. The right side also tracks the Norwegian and Scandinavian coastline during the early portion of the southbound flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Tromso in Tromso?
During takeoff from Tromso (TOS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Tromsø Airport sits on the island of Tromsøya, and departures to the south on runway 18 give the right side a direct view over Tromsøysundet strait and the dramatic fjord-and-island landscape of Troms county. You'll see the city center and the iconic Arctic Cathedral clearly before climbing over the surrounding peaks. Notable sights include: Tromsøysundet strait, Tromsø city center and harbor, surrounding snow-capped peaks of the Lyngen Alps to the east, Kvaløya island to the west.
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's primary arrival runways from the north (27L/27R) have aircraft approaching from the northeast, putting the left side toward Paris city center. You'll get a clear view of the Seine bends, the La Défense cluster, and the Eiffel Tower as you descend through 5,000-8,000 feet on final approach. Notable sights include: Seine river bends through Paris, La Défense business district towers, Eiffel Tower, Stade de France near Saint-Denis.
How long is the flight from Tromso to Paris?
The flight from Tromso (TOS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours.
What does the Tromso to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight tracks south over central Norway crossing the Scandinavian Mountains (Kjølen range), then over southern Norway and the Skagerrak strait, across Denmark or the southern tip of Sweden, over the North Sea or Jutland, into northern Germany and the North European Plain, then across Belgium and into northern France. The Scandinavian Mountains are visible as a broad snow-covered plateau in the early cruise phase, and the flat agricultural patchwork of the North European Plain dominates the mid-to-late cruise.