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BES → BCN
Which side of the plane to sit from Brest Bretagne Airport (Brest) to Barcelona International Airport (Barcelona)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the French Atlantic coastline, major river systems, and a more direct view of the high Pyrenees and the Mediterranean coast during descent.
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Brittany Coastline
Aerial views of the rugged Breton cliffs and the scenic Gulf of Morbihan shortly after takeoff.
Loire Estuary
The massive bridge at Saint-Nazaire and the industrial mouth of France's longest river.
Gironde & Bordeaux
The convergence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and the world-famous Médoc vineyards.
Central Pyrenees
A dramatic crossing of the snow-capped border peaks separating France and Spain.
Costa Brava
The stunning turquoise Mediterranean shoreline as the aircraft begins its final approach.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also optimal for viewing the complex network of estuaries along the French coast. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes into the flight for the Pyrenees crossing.
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Expansive views of the deep blue Atlantic and high-seas shipping lanes.
Western Pyrenees
The lush, green slopes of the Basque mountains transitioning into the high alpine range.
Montserrat
The iconic, jagged multi-peaked mountain massif located just outside Barcelona.
Port of Barcelona
Views of the massive logistics hub and cruise terminals during the landing sequence.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. On final approach to BCN (usually landing on Runway 25R), this side offers the best look at the unique Montserrat mountains and the western suburbs of the city.
Book Hotels in BarcelonaDistance: 945 km (587 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BES (48.4478988647461, -4.418540000915527)
Arrival: BCN (41.2971, 2.07846)
Route Type: International
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