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BCN → SEN
Which side of the plane to sit from Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona) to Southend Airport (Southend)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers an exceptional perspective of the Barcelona coastline immediately after takeoff and provides the most direct views of the Thames Estuary and the iconic Southend Pier during the final descent.
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Barcelona Cityscape
A stunning panoramic view of the Sagrada Familia, the Eixample grid, and the busy port area during climb-out.
Costa Brava
The rugged 'Wild Coast' of Catalonia with its hidden coves and turquoise Mediterranean waters.
Massif Central
The ancient volcanic landscapes and rolling green hills of central France's highland region.
Southend Pier
The world's longest pleasure pier stretching over a mile into the Thames Estuary as you land.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It is the best side for photography of the Barcelona shoreline. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of the flight to capture the historic Southend Pier and the Essex coastline.
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Montserrat Mountain
The distinctive jagged peaks of the Montserrat massif visible shortly after departing the Barcelona area.
Pyrenees Mountains
Spectacular views of the high-altitude peaks and valleys forming the natural border between Spain and France.
Loire Valley
Aerial views of the 'Garden of France' featuring winding river bends and historic chateaux.
Alabaster Coast
The dramatic white chalk cliffs of Upper Normandy as the flight departs mainland Europe for the Channel.
Select the left side to see the snow-capped Pyrenees peaks clearly. On the approach to Southend, if the aircraft performs a standard arrival pattern, you might catch a glimpse of the London skyline and the Dartford Crossing in the far distance.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,147 km (713 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min
Departure: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Arrival: SEN (51.5713996887207, 0.6955559849739075)
Route Type: International
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