About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Knoxville to Paris. The outbound climb offers more dramatic and immediate scenery with the Appalachian Mountains. While the Paris approach on the right is pleasant, the Smoky Mountains departure is more visually striking and occurs when passengers are most alert and engaged.
What can I see during takeoff from Mc Ghee Tyson in Knoxville?
During takeoff from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the Great Smoky Mountains immediately after departure. McGhee Tyson sits at the edge of the Tennessee Valley, and northwestbound climbs reveal the ridge-and-valley topography of the Appalachian system rising dramatically to the left. Notable sights include: Great Smoky Mountains (north-northwest), Tennessee River valley (below), Knoxville urban area (receding behind), Clinch Mountains (distant left horizon).
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. Right seats provide excellent views during the descent into Paris. The approach typically brings aircraft over the Seine River valley and the Île-de-France region, with the right bank offering clear sightlines of the city's landmarks and the surrounding agricultural plains. Notable sights include: Seine River meanders (distinctive loops), Île-de-France agricultural patchwork, Paris city center with major monuments, Fontainebleau Forest (southeast of approach path).
How long is the flight from Knoxville to Paris?
The flight from Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 9 to 9.5 hours.
What does the Knoxville to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Appalachian Mountains (first 1-2 hours), then the Ohio River valley and Great Lakes region (hours 2-4), then the Atlantic coastline near Nova Scotia or Newfoundland (hours 5-6), crossing the North Atlantic with no landmarks, then approaching Ireland's west coast and the Irish Sea (hours 7-8), crossing the British Isles and English Channel before reaching Paris airspace. The most notable geographic features are the Appalachian ridge system on departure, the Atlantic coastline of eastern North America, and the approach over the English Channel and Seine valley on arrival.