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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side is typically favored for this route as it offers breathtaking direct views of the Western Alps, including Mont Blanc, and provides the best opportunity to spot the Paris skyline and Eiffel Tower during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
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Central Apennines

The rugged spine of Italy with limestone peaks and deep valleys visible shortly after departure.

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Tyrrhenian Sea Coast

Glimpses of the Italian west coast and the Gulf of Gaeta as the flight path cuts across the peninsula.

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Mont Blanc & Western Alps

The highest peak in Europe often dominates the horizon as you cross the border from Italy into France.

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Burgundy Vineyards

Neat rows of world-famous vineyards creating a patchwork quilt pattern across the French countryside.

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Paris Skyline

Depending on the approach pattern into BVA, the Eiffel Tower and La Défense skyscrapers are frequently visible to the south.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On late afternoon flights, the left side will experience the sunset over France, casting a golden glow on the Alpine glaciers. Watch closely about 60-70 minutes into the flight for the most dramatic mountain scenery.

Right Side Highlights
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Gargano Peninsula

The 'spur' of Italy's boot, featuring the lush Foresta Umbra and dramatic white coastal cliffs.

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Po Valley & Milan

The vast, fertile northern plains of Italy, with the urban sprawl of Milan visible on clear days.

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Swiss Alps Panorama

A distant but majestic view of the Swiss peaks, including the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa massifs.

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Champagne Region

Rolling hills and historic towns of the Grand Est region as the plane nears the Paris basin.

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Beauvais Cathedral

The tallest Gothic choir in the world is a prominent landmark just moments before touchdown at BVA.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Adriatic without glare. It offers a better perspective of the Gargano National Park shortly after takeoff. Keep your camera ready during the final 5 minutes of the flight for a close-up of the massive Beauvais Cathedral.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,577 km (980 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min

Departure: BDS (40.6576, 17.947001)

Arrival: BVA (49.45439910888672, 2.1127800941467285)

Route Type: International

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