The left side captures the dramatic Rocky Mountain departure and a glimpse of Paris on arrival, while also facing Greenland's ice sheet and fjords during the mid-Atlantic crossing, giving it more terrain variety than the right side's largely featureless ocean and prairie views.
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Flight Path
Calgary to Paris is 4,574 miles (7,362 km), a flight of about 8 hours 30 minutes.
Hudson Bay coastline, Greenland's ice sheet and fjords, Iceland's glaciated coast, North Atlantic Ocean
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from YYC
LEFTDeparting YYC on runway 35 climbs north before turning east toward the prairies, and during that initial climb the Rocky Mountain front ranges and foothills are visible off to the west on the left side. The right side only shows the flat prairie stretching east.
Landing at CDG
LEFTOn the descent into CDG, arrivals from the north swing south of Paris before lining up on the westbound runways, giving a brief but clear view of the Paris skyline off the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Picardy countryside with no major landmarks.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Calgary International (YYC) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Paris. The left side captures the dramatic Rocky Mountain departure and a glimpse of Paris on arrival, while also facing Greenland's ice sheet and fjords during the mid-Atlantic crossing, giving it more terrain variety than the right side's largely featureless ocean and prairie views.
What can I see during takeoff from Calgary International in Calgary?
During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing YYC on runway 35 climbs north before turning east toward the prairies, and during that initial climb the Rocky Mountain front ranges and foothills are visible off to the west on the left side. The right side only shows the flat prairie stretching east. Notable sights include: Rocky Mountain foothills, Bow River valley, downtown Calgary skyline, Kananaskis front ranges.
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. On the descent into CDG, arrivals from the north swing south of Paris before lining up on the westbound runways, giving a brief but clear view of the Paris skyline off the left side. The right side mostly shows the flatter Picardy countryside with no major landmarks. Notable sights include: Eiffel Tower, Seine River, Sacré-Coeur/Montmartre hill, La Défense skyline.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Paris?
The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes about 8 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,574 miles (7,362 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Calgary to Paris flight path pass over?
Hudson Bay coastline, Greenland's ice sheet and fjords, Iceland's glaciated coast, North Atlantic Ocean