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ARN → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (Stockholm) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the stunning Stockholm Archipelago shortly after takeoff and a breathtaking coastal descent over the Mediterranean toward Alicante.
Stockholm Archipelago
Immediately after takeoff, witness the thousands of tiny islands and inlets that form Sweden's most famous coastal landscape.
Baltic Sea Coastline
Clear views of the Swedish east coast, often passing near the long island of Öland with its distinctive geography.
European Farmland
The geometric patchwork of fields across Northern Germany and France provides a mesmerizing display of agricultural symmetry.
Costa Brava
As the flight reaches the Mediterranean, the rugged cliffs and turquoise bays of the northern Spanish coast come into view.
Benidorm Skyline
On the final approach to Alicante, see the famous 'Manhattan of Spain' with its dense cluster of Mediterranean skyscrapers.
Sit on the left for the best lighting during morning flights, as the sun will be behind or above you. The most critical moments are the first 10 minutes for the archipelago and the final 20 minutes for the Costa Blanca views. If landing from the north, you will see the entire coastline leading into the airport.
Lake Mälaren
Views of Sweden's third-largest lake and the lush greenery of the Mälardalen region during the initial climb.
Øresund Bridge
Depending on the specific flight corridor, you may spot the massive bridge connecting Copenhagen and Malmö.
Paris Outskirts
On more westerly routes, the sprawling suburban landscape and city lights of the Greater Paris area are often visible.
The Pyrenees
A dramatic crossing of the high mountain range separating France and Spain, often featuring snow-capped peaks well into spring.
Spanish Meseta
The high central plateau of Spain offers a stark, beautiful contrast with its arid, golden-brown terrain and deep river gorges.
Choose the right side if you prefer dramatic mountain landscapes, as the Pyrenees crossing is more central from this side. Watch for the sun during afternoon flights, as it may be directly in your window. Keep an eye out roughly 2.5 hours into the flight for the transition from French greenery to Spanish mountains.
Distance: 2,711 km (1,685 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 37 min
Departure: ARN (59.65190124511699, 17.918600082397)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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