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AJA → DCM
Which side of the plane to sit from Ajaccio-Napoléon Bonaparte Airport (Ajaccio) to Castres-Mazamet Airport (Castres)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Corsican mountains to the French Riviera and Provence, including landmarks like Marseille and the distant Alps.
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Monte Cinto Massif
Distant views of Corsica's highest peaks and rugged interior shortly after departure.
Marseille & Calanques
A stunning aerial perspective of the city, the Old Port, and the white limestone cliff formations.
Rhône River Delta
The intricate network of the Grand and Petit Rhône rivers as they flow through the wetlands.
Hérault Vineyards
The geometric green and brown patchwork of the Languedoc wine region during the descent.
Arles
The historic Roman city and the distinct metallic LUMA Arles tower can often be spotted to the north.
Sit on the right for morning flights for the best lighting over the French mainland. If the weather is clear, look far to the north to see the snow-capped peaks of the French Alps while crossing the coastline near Marseille.
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Îles Sanguinaires
The four red porphyry islands at the entrance of the Gulf of Ajaccio seen immediately after takeoff.
Gulf of Lion
A wide view of the Mediterranean's turquoise waters stretching toward the southern horizon.
Aigues-Mortes Salins
Striking pink-hued salt evaporation ponds visible near the coast of the Camargue region.
Étang de Thau
A large coastal lagoon near Sète, famous for its grid-like oyster farming beds visible from above.
Montagne Noire
The dark, densely forested mountain range that marks the southern limit of the Massif Central.
The left side is best for afternoon flights to avoid the northern sun glare. Keep an eye out for the Canal du Midi during the final descent into Castres; it appears as a thin, tree-lined waterway snaking through the fields.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 562 km (349 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 56 min
Departure: AJA (41.92359924316406, 8.8029203414917)
Arrival: DCM (43.55630111694336, 2.289180040359497)
Route Type: Domestic
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