Which side is best for Paris to London?

The RIGHT side is recommended with high confidence. Flying on a Northwest (325°) bearing at 28,000 ft, the right side offers white cliffs of dover — chalk cliffs at dover strait crossing.

What is the Paris to London flight path?

The CDG–LHR flight follows a great-circle path on a Northwest (325°) bearing, taking approximately 1h 10m at 28,000 ft. The route passes over White Cliffs of Dover — chalk cliffs at Dover Strait crossing and Thames Estuary — wide tidal river mouth northeast of London.

What landmarks can I see from the Paris to London flight?

Notable landmarks include Seine Valley, White Cliffs of Dover, Thames Estuary, and 1 more. Each is visible at specific phases of the flight.

How long is the Paris to London flight?

The typical flight time is 1h 10m at a cruising altitude of 28,000 ft. Actual times may vary by airline, routing, and wind conditions.

Does sunlight affect window seat choice on Paris to London?

Yes. The right side recommendation accounts for the northwest (325°) heading, typical daylight conditions, and the scenic features along this route.

What is the best window seat side for the Paris to London flight?

For the best window seat views on the Paris to London flight, choose the RIGHT side of the plane. This gives you access to White Cliffs of Dover — chalk cliffs at Dover Strait crossing and Thames Estuary — wide tidal river mouth northeast of London.

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Paris to London Flight Path Map

Preview the CDG-LHR route in 3D, then choose the window side with the stronger view.

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Distance

~350 km

great-circle estimate

Flight Time

1h 10m

typical schedule

Direction

Northwest (325°)

route bearing

Best View

Final descent

RIGHT window

Route Read

Sit on the RIGHT side for white cliffs of dover — chalk cliffs at dover strait crossing.

Departing CDG northwest over the Seine and Ile-de-France, the route crosses the Pas-de-Calais coast, the Dover Strait, and enters England over Kent before descending toward Heathrow along the Thames.

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Decision

RIGHT side

HIGH confidence based on route bearing, terrain position, and likely viewing side.

Why It Works

Right side (northeast-facing at 55°) captures the English Channel coast and the white cliffs on crossing

Thames Estuary and London suburbs visible on the right during descent into Heathrow

Left side faces southwest over open Channel and inland Normandy — less coastal drama

Route Intelligence

What this flight path is known for

CDG-LHR

Departing CDG northwest over the Seine and Ile-de-France, the route crosses the Pas-de-Calais coast, the Dover Strait, and enters England over Kent before descending toward Heathrow along the Thames.

White Cliffs of Dover — chalk cliffs at Dover Strait crossing

Thames Estuary — wide tidal river mouth northeast of London

London urban spread visible on approach from the east

Side Comparison

LEFT side

Open English Channel (wider southwest section)
Normandy interior farmland
Sussex and Hampshire countryside

RIGHT side

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White Cliffs of Dover
Kent coast
Thames Estuary
London suburbs on approach

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What to watch for

CDG-LHR

Takeoff from Paris

Seine Valley

RIGHT

River Seine departure view climbing northwest from CDG

Mid-flight

White Cliffs of Dover

RIGHT

Iconic chalk cliffs on the English side of the Channel

Approach to London

Thames Estuary

RIGHT

Broad mouth of the Thames, gateway to London

London suburbs

RIGHT

Suburban spread east of Heathrow visible during descent

Full route notes

Departing CDG northwest over the Seine and Ile-de-France, the route crosses the Pas-de-Calais coast, the Dover Strait, and enters England over Kent before descending toward Heathrow along the Thames.

Reverse of LHR-CDG, offering the same iconic Channel crossing with London visible on descent.

Actual paths can shift by 10-30 km due to airline routing, wind, weather, or air traffic control.

Timing, weather, and airline variation

Morning

Morning light from the east beautifully illuminates the Thames Estuary and Kent coast on the right.

Evening

Evening western light catches the Channel on the left; right retains coastal detail throughout.

Weather

The Channel crossing is often above cloud; watch for breaks revealing the Strait shipping lanes.

Airline routes

Different carriers may file slightly different paths, especially on long-haul routes, but the right side is the statistically stronger pick for the standard route.

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