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AJA → BOD
Which side of the plane to sit from Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) to Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (Bordeaux)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior coastal views upon departure from Corsica and a spectacular perspective of the Camargue wetlands and the distant Pyrenees peaks during the transit across Southern France.
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Sanguinaires Islands
Dramatic granite islets guarding the Gulf of Ajaccio immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Lion
The deep blue expanse of the Mediterranean as the plane crosses toward the mainland.
Camargue Delta
Unique patchwork of salt pans, lagoons, and marshes near the mouth of the Rhône.
Pyrenees Silhouette
On clear days, the snow-capped chain of the Pyrenees is visible on the southern horizon.
Entre-deux-Mers
The lush green 'land between two seas' filled with vineyards approaching Bordeaux.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to avoid the direct southern sun glare while viewing the Pyrenees. During the approach to BOD, this side often provides a better view of the Garonne river's winding path through the wine country.
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Corsican Highlands
Views of the rugged Monte Cinto massif as the plane climbs away from the island.
Marseille Coastline
A distant look at the Frioul Islands and the bustling port of Marseille to the north.
Cévennes National Park
The forested southern slopes of the Massif Central visible during the mid-flight cruise.
Saint-Émilion
The UNESCO-listed medieval village and its prestigious plateau of vineyards on descent.
Pomerol Vineyards
Intricate patterns of some of the world's most expensive wine estates just before landing.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to capture the soft light hitting the Massif Central. Keep an eye out for the Dordogne river as it merges toward the Gironde Estuary during the final approach.
Book Hotels in BordeauxDistance: 834 km (518 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Arrival: BOD (44.8283004761, -0.7155560255050001)
Route Type: Domestic
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