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BLK → AGP
Which side of the plane to sit from Blackpool International Airport (Blackpool) to Málaga Airport (Malaga)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most varied scenery, featuring the Blackpool seafront at departure, the rugged peaks of Wales, and the dramatic Picos de Europa mountains in northern Spain.
Blackpool Seafront
Immediate views of the Blackpool Tower and the North Pier shortly after departure from BLK.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
The highest peaks in Wales are visible as the flight path heads south over the Irish Sea coast.
Severn Estuary
The widening mouth of the River Severn and the bridges connecting England and Wales.
Picos de Europa
Stunning limestone massifs of the Cantabrian Mountains as the aircraft makes landfall in Spain.
Madrid Outskirts
On a central-south trajectory, the sprawl of the Spanish capital and the Four Towers Business Area appear.
Andalusia Plains
Vast, geometric patterns of olive groves characteristic of the Jaén and Córdoba provinces.
Sit on the left for the best mountain vistas. For morning flights, the sun will be on this side, so bring sunglasses for the bright glare over the Bay of Biscay. During the final descent into Malaga, you may catch a glimpse of the Sierra Nevada mountains in the distance.
Irish Sea
Deep blue views of the sea crossing and potential sightings of the Isle of Man to the west.
Cornish Peninsula
The rugged western tip of England, including the Land's End area, visible if the route tracks west.
Gulf of Biscay
Expansive views of the Atlantic horizon and major shipping lanes between the UK and Iberia.
Duero River Valley
The winding path of the Duero river as it cuts through the high plains of the Spanish Meseta.
Sierra de Gredos
A glimpse of the granite peaks of central Spain's largest mountain range to the west of the flight path.
Costa del Sol Coastline
Excellent views of the beaches of Torremolinos and the Alboran Sea during the final approach to AGP.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid the direct sun. It offers a more serene view of the Atlantic and a fantastic coastal panorama of the Malaga province if the plane approaches from the south over the Mediterranean.
Distance: 1,904 km (1,183 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 32 min
Departure: BLK (53.77170181274414, -3.0286099910736084)
Arrival: AGP (36.67490005493164, -4.499110221862793)
Route Type: International
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