About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Venice to Paris. The left side wins overall. The Venice lagoon departure is one of the most spectacular urban aerial views in Europe and is the highlight of this route. During cruise the left side also tracks closer to the Alps as the route passes north of them, with distant views of the Alpine arc possible on clear days. The CDG arrival advantage on the right is real but less dramatic than the Venice departure.
What can I see during takeoff from Venezia Tessera in Venice?
During takeoff from Venezia Tessera (VCE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Venice Marco Polo typically departs westward or northwestward over the lagoon. The left (south) side gives you the full sweep of the Venetian Lagoon, the historic city of Venice on its islands, and the barrier islands of the Lido. You're looking directly down at one of the most recognizable urban footprints on Earth. Notable sights include: Venice historic center and its island layout, the Venetian Lagoon, Lido barrier island, Murano island to the north of Venice.
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 typically lands from the west or southwest on runways oriented roughly east-west. On approach from the southwest, the right (north) side gives you a clear view of Paris to the south, including the Seine river bends and the Eiffel Tower area. The left side faces away from the city center toward open farmland. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a landmark in the urban grid), Montmartre hill and Sacré-Cœur dome, the dense Haussmann street grid of central Paris.
How long is the flight from Venice to Paris?
The flight from Venezia Tessera (VCE) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Venice to Paris flight path pass over?
After leaving the Po Valley and Venetian plain, the route passes north of the Alps, with the Swiss and French Alps visible as a major mountain arc to the south on clear days. The Jura Mountains appear as a lower forested ridge further along. The route then crosses the Burgundy plateau and the broad agricultural plains of central and northern France before descending into the Paris basin.