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Which side of the plane to sit from Billund Airport (Billund) to Girona Airport (Gerona)?

Our Recommendation
8.8

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior view of the diverse landscapes including the North Sea coastline, the extinct volcanoes of the Massif Central, and a spectacular crossing of the Pyrenees mountain range.

Right Side Highlights
8.8
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Dutch Coastline

Visible shortly after departure, notice the intricate polders and the Wadden Sea islands.

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Greater Paris Area

On clear days, the sprawling outskirts of Paris and the Eiffel Tower might be visible in the distance.

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Massif Central

Fly over the dramatic landscape of ancient extinct volcanoes and deep gorges in central France.

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The Pyrenees

The absolute highlight of the trip, featuring rugged snow-capped peaks separating France and Spain.

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Costa Brava

View the rocky coves and turquoise waters of the Catalan coast during the final approach into Girona.

Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy a sunset over the French countryside. The descent over the Pyrenees is rapid, so keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing. In winter, the snow cover on the mountains is particularly photogenic.

Left Side Highlights
7.5
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Rhine-Ruhr Metro

View the dense urban clusters and industrial heartland of Western Germany as you head south.

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Vosges Mountains

The rounded peaks of the Vosges in Eastern France provide a scenic transition toward the Mediterranean.

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Gulf of Lion

As the plane descends, the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean come into view on the left.

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Camargue Wetlands

Look for the unique salt pans and marshlands of the Rhone delta near the southern French coast.

Morning flights provide the best lighting on this side without direct sun glare. Look for the distant peaks of the Swiss Alps on the far eastern horizon during the mid-flight cruise over France if the visibility is high.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,607 km (999 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 9 min

Departure: BLL (55.7402992249, 9.15178012848)

Arrival: GRO (41.901000976999995, 2.7605500221)

Route Type: International

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