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BLK โ ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Blackpool International Airport (Blackpool) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views, starting with a perfect aerial perspective of the Blackpool seafront and Tower, followed by the rugged Welsh coastline and the vast Atlantic horizon along the French and Spanish coasts.
Blackpool Seafront
Immediate views of the Blackpool Tower, the Pleasure Beach, and the famous Golden Mile shortly after takeoff.
Snowdonia Peaks
To the west, the rugged mountains of North Wales, including the summit of Snowdon, are visible on clear days.
Bay of Biscay
The deep blue expanse of the Atlantic Ocean meeting the rugged coastlines of Brittany and Aquitaine.
Bordeaux Vineyards
The geometric patterns of the world's most famous vineyards stretching across the Gironde estuary.
Basque Mountains
The western edge of the Pyrenees where the mountains dramatically plunge into the Atlantic surf.
Benidorm Skyline
On the final approach, look for the dense 'Manhattan-style' skyscrapers of Benidorm and the towering Peรฑรณn de Ifach rock.
The right side is essential for the best 'home' view of Blackpool at the start. During the descent into Alicante, the landscape becomes very arid; look for the contrasting white salt lakes (Salinas) near Torrevieja which can appear pink from the air depending on the season.
Industrial Heartland
Aerial views of Manchester, the Pennine hills, and the Peak District during the climb out of Lancashire.
Isle of Wight
The distinctive diamond shape of the island and the Solent waterway as the flight leaves English airspace.
Loire Valley
Gliding over central France reveals the winding Loire River and its world-famous cluster of historic chateaux.
High Pyrenees
Dramatic, often snow-capped peaks of the central Pyrenees mountain range marking the border into Spain.
Port of Valencia
A clear view of one of the Mediterranean's busiest container ports and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh glare of the southern sun. Keep a sharp eye out about 20 minutes before landing to spot the architectural landmarks of Valencia and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean shore.
Distance: 1,733 km (1,077 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: BLK (53.77170181274414, -3.0286099910736084)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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